Psycho-Social Rehabilitation

The intern will receive training in psychosocial rehabilitation. The intern will:

• Participate in fieldwork consisting of:
• Accompanying PSR workers on their daily visits to patients
• These patients may either have been diagnosed with psychological disorders, or are coping with addictions to drugs, or both.
• Learn how to properly fill out paperwork,
• Learn the basics of the health care system (Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security),
• Possibly attend Mental Health Court
• Observe proper interaction with Parole Officers, at-home-nurses, physicians, and clients' families.
• Possibly attend group counseling sessions like Moral Recognition Therapy and Symptom Management.

The internship requires a minimum of 2 credits with 50 hours for each credit. A background check is required and has a $45 fee that is paid by the intern.

Contact:  Dr. Samuel Clay
Limit:  4 interns per semester