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Case Management Internship

Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage

Case Management Internship

Frederic, WI +1 location
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Gain unmatched real-word experience in the fields of mental health, case management, experiential programming, and nature-based programming!

    About Us:

    Northwest Passage has been a leading non-profit residential mental health organization since 1978, serving a diverse range of youth including those who identify as LGBTQ, youth of color, youth who are neuro-diverse, and those who have been misunderstood by their own communities. We believe that every child possesses profound strength and potential and is capable of thriving. While blending traditional mental health treatment with arts and nature-based therapy, we create conditions that unleash inner strength, ultimately empowering our clients to re-write their inner narratives through a lens of hope. We also believe that relationships are the key element in a healing journey; our kids re-connect and re-engage with their life through meaningful, authentic relationships with our staff. The Youth Development Specialist position represents one of the central relationships for clients in the constellation of therapeutic activities and life at Northwest Passage.

    Though the problems facing children and teens have evolved since 1978, the fundamental needs for self-respect, trust, relationships, and steady guidance remain the same. And while Northwest Passage has grown in size and sophistication, we’ve never lost sight of the foundations all children need to be successful. Above anything else, Northwest Passage’s goal is to restore hope in our clients.

    Northwest Passage’s facilities are nestled within the wild landscapes and idyllic small towns of Northwest Wisconsin. Your "office" might include a northern Wisconsin prairie, a yurt in the woods, a running river, a horse pasture, or underwater with a camera!

    Position Description:

    As a Case Manager intern, you will work closely with an experienced Case Manager in a team-oriented atmosphere. You will be provided opportunities to learn from a multidisciplinary team and build a solid understanding of treatment strategies. This internship opportunity is ideal for those seeking a career in Mental Health/Social Work.

    Responsibilities Include:

    Assist the Lead Case Manager with the following:

    • Administer Northwest Passage’s programming, centered on blending sophisticated mental health treatment with experiential and expressive opportunities to help children and adolescents find ways past life’s struggles.
    • Communicate with treatment team regarding clinical and educational needs of the client and facilitate the development and implementation of a treatment plan that addresses those needs.
    • Regularly communicate with the client’s support network and supporting treatment teams regarding the goals of the program, initial assessments, treatment planning and reviews, and the rights and responsibilities of clients and their families.
    • Facilitate family participation in the program, treatment plan, and discharge plan as appropriate.
    • Effectively facilitate interagency meetings as a representative of the program and treatment team including ongoing reviews of client progress and treatment planning, facilitating discharge and aftercare planning, and mediating, if necessary, any conflict between the client and/or his or her family and the program.
    • Serve as an advocate for clients and their families while maintaining a positive relationship with the community and other networking groups.
    • Complete necessary documentation as required by certification, funding source, and program standards.
    • Maintain an understanding of mental health concepts, psychotropic medications, and client symptomology.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Currently seeking a degree in social work or social/behavioral sciences
    • Ability to connect with youth from diverse backgrounds 
    • Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
    • Strong communication, problem-solving, and observation skills
    • Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, staff, and others
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet various deadlines
    • Interest in gaining meaningful, practical, and professional experience in the mental health/case management field

    **Internship Dates and Hours per Week: **Flexible!

    Benefits of the Position:

    • Unmatched real-world experience in the fields of mental health, experiential programming, nature-based programming, and case management
    • Opportunity to work closely with case managers, youth development specialists, and clinicians
    • Opportunity to attend meetings with multidisciplinary treatment team including case managers, therapists, neuropsychologists, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
    • Full-time internships come with an $800 monthly stipend and free housing (part-time internships will have a prorated monthly stipend).

    Values:

    In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage’s values, which are embedded into each role:

    • Quality & Adaptability
    • Respect & Compassion
    • Leadership & Courage
    • Connection & Well-being

    **Location: **

    Webster, WI • Frederic, WI

  • Industry
    Mental Health Care
  • Locations
    Frederic, WI • Webster, WI
  • Fun Fact
    Our staff has the opportunity to participate in many outdoor activities like hikes, kayaking and underwater photography!
  • About Us

    Northwest Passage has been a leading non-profit residential mental health organization since 1978, serving a diverse range of youth including those who identify as LGBTQ, youth of color, youth who are neuro-diverse, and those who have been misunderstood by their own communities. We believe that every child possesses profound strength and potential and is capable of thriving. While blending traditional mental health treatment with arts and nature-based therapy, we create conditions that unleash inner strength, ultimately empowering our clients to re-write their inner narratives through a lens of hope. We also believe that relationships are the key element in a healing journey; our kids re-connect and re-engage with their life through meaningful, authentic relationships with our staff.

    Though the problems facing children and teens have evolved since 1978, the fundamental needs for self-respect, trust, relationships, and steady guidance remain the same. And while Northwest Passage has grown in size and sophistication, we’ve never lost sight of the foundations all children need to be successful. Above anything else, Northwest Passage’s goal is to restore hope in our clients.

    Northwest Passage’s facilities are nestled within the wild landscapes and idyllic small towns of Northwest Wisconsin. Your "office" might include a northern Wisconsin prairie, a yurt in the woods, a running river, a horse pasture, or underwater with a camera!