Internship Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do you have internship positions?

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OHRS is a licensed behavioral health agency serving Thurston and Mason Counties through crisis services, jail diversion and hospital diversion which include houseless outreach.

 

We have a limited number of paid and unpaid internship positions for associates, bachelors, and graduate level students in all departments.

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What can a student expect out of the internship?

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Experiences of an internship will vary depending on the department and team you are working with. Some opportunities may include.

• Becoming familiar with professional collaboration and consultation in a clinical setting.

• Perform clinical activities with increasing level of autonomy.

• Learn and practice how to conduct psychosocial assessments.

• Learn and practice how to conduct safety assessments.

• Conduct brief therapy/interventions.

• Provide short term individual treatment.

• Learn and practice how to provide crisis phone support.

• Provide case management to individuals in crisis.

• Give and receive feedback regarding clinical cases with supervisors.

• Participant in regular collaboration with other behavioral health professionals and community providers

• Learn to document in the agency’s electronic health record.

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Where are clients seen?

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OHRS services are provided where the clients are. These primarily occur in an outreach capacity in hospitals, jails, individuals’ homes, in unhoused encampments etc, as well as over the phone.

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Types of supervision offered:

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• Weekly/Bi-weekly individual supervision

• Group supervision may be offered depending on the number of students placed.

 

 

Responsibilities of Interns:

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• Interns are expected to maintain professionalism, punctuality and flexibility. 

 

How to apply?

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Email the following to the OHRS Quality Manager ( Jill.Casebolt@tmbho.org )

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Internship application form

 

selection process

Applications are reviewed with department managers and supervisors as they are received.

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OHRS staff will begin interviewing candidates and offering positions based on availability.

 

For general information, please contact:

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Jill Casebolt,MA, LMHC, LPCC, LPC

OHRS Quality Manager

Email: Jill.Casebolt@tmbho.org 

670 Woodland Square Loop SE

Suite 301

Lacey, WA 98503

Office: 360.791.4969

Fax: 360-489-1435