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New Leaf Behavioral Health
Program: Mental Health
URL: https://nlbh.org/get-involved/clinical-internships
Contact Person: Patrick Malloy
MSW Supervisor: None
Address: 3725 National Drive, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-781-8370
Fax: 919-781-2266
Email: pmalloy@nlbh.org
Level: BSW Program, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: Our office is open from 8am to 8pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Mental Health/Illness, Other(describe)
Other Fields of Practice: For BSW students, we can provide experience related to working in a clinical environment, although not being able to provide any clinical services. Activities can include advocacy, outreach, coordination of educational events, etc -- all related to mental health.
Major Functions: Administration, Assessment, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Individual Counseling, Intake
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: MSW students would receive training on direct practice skills and an orientation that would prepare for them to do clinical assessments, treatment planning, mental health counseling (individual, family and some couples therapy), coordination of referrals and discharge planning.
Ideal student description: Students that thrive in this environment are motivated, mature individuals who are interested in learning and are flexible in working with staff and supervisors.
Pay/stipend offered?: No