DOCCS Collins Cor Facility
Middle RoadCollins, NY , NY 14034
E-Mail: Lenore.Jakiela@doccs.ny.gov
Phone: (716) 532-4588
Division/Unit: Alcohol Substance Abuse Trtmnt Pgm
Web Site: www.doccs.ny.gov
DOCCS Collins Cor Facility
Middle RoadDivision/Unit: Alcohol Substance Abuse Trtmnt Pgm
Web Site: www.doccs.ny.gov
Description:
The student intern would work under the supervision of our Licensed Master Social Worker. Students would be afforded the rare opportunity to work in a correctional setting with the mental health and substance abuse population. Students would learn to administer substance abuse assessment tools, assess the incarcerated individual's risk of relapse, co-facilitate treatment and psychoeducational groups, work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, learn about treatment and discharge planning; as well as various other clinical and case management duties. They will also become familiarized with the Criminal Justice System, from courts, to incarceration, and release to the community. They will also develop clinical skills and professionalism while maintaining ethical standards in the field.
Skills: Professionalism (attire, punctuality, ability to follow established policies, etc.); ability to maintain healthy boundaries with incarcerated individuals; Ability to address concerns through appropriate channels, with respect to functioning in a para-military environment (i.e. following chain of command); effective listening and motivational interviewing skills; willingness to be receptive and responsive to feedback; supportive of DOCCS Mission to improve public safety by providing a continuity of appropriate treatment services in safe and secure facilities where incarcerated individuals' needs are addressed, and they are prepared for release, followed by supportive services under community supervision to facilitate a successful completion of their sentence.
HOURS: 15-30 hours per week
Shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm / Monday-Friday
Skills:
Professionalism (attire/punctuality/rule
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries
Ability to follow chain of command
Effective listening skills
Motivational interviewing skills
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Human Services
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Erie
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Counseling, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Human Services, Psychology/Psychiatry, Social Work