Villa of Hope
Spring Clinical Internship ( CASAC)
Rochester, New York, US
Role snapshot
Villa of Hope is hiring a Spring Clinical Internship ( CASAC) on a internship basis. This is a role based in Rochester, New York, US.
- Company
- Villa of Hope
- Location
- Rochester, New York, US
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience. Internships are usually judged on curiosity, projects and coursework rather than years of work history.
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES SUMMARY
The Clinical Intern will provide mental health and substance use treatment for youth and their families in an outpatient setting.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete intake documentation and initial assessments
- Provide evidence based mental health interventions for individual, group, crisis intervention, and family sessions as prescribed in the treatment plan
- Collaborate with referral sources and collateral contacts regularly
- Responsible for the maintenance of client records in compliance with OMH, OMIG, and OASAS regulations.
- Complete discharge summaries and coordinate transition planning
- Engage in case consultation with community providers as needed; assess, evaluate, and discuss progress, updates and interventions in the treatment plan where appropriate
- Contact parents and appropriate authorities in case of emergencies
- Secure and link client and family to community-based resources
- Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client and parent/guardian based on assessment and complete treatment plan reviews with the client and parent/guardian
- Seeks clinical supervision to develop competencies and skills in areas of professional development.
- Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and agency cultural activities
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong oral, written and interactive communication skills, a must
- Skilled in effective research tactics
- High level of organizational skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Willing and able to convey a positive and professional image to both internal and external customers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be currently enrolled a Bachelors or Master’s level, license eligible Social Work or Counseling program