The intern will assist with brainstorming, creating, planning and executing in-service programs for Kirstin Care LLC. Kirstin Care LLC provides mental and behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children in the Prince George’s County and surrounding areas. Our services include assessment and diagnosis; medication management; crisis intervention; psychiatric/nursing services; individual, family and group therapy. Our individualized treatment services support the recovery process of clients and enhance their ability to participate fully in the activities of the community.
In-services programs are created to help educate and inform clients of various resources and tools they can use to be a contributing member of society. In-services range from topics such as eating healthy on a budget, sex education, learning about SSI and TDAP, and many other topics. Other events or activities this intern will assist with is setting up and planning recreational activities such as doing arts and crafts in the office and planning educational field trips respectively. This intern will help assist upper management by helping facilitate these events and they will gain many hours of direct patient care experience. This intern needs to be able to work on projects independently or collaboratively as well as be able to use social media to market the event to reach a broader audience and build clientele.
The mentoring plan will include working side by side with the Clinical Director, Director of Operations, and Rehabilitation Coordinator to gain the skills necessary to learn about what our clients need assistance with. By working with our staff this intern will become exceptional at organizing and planning events, being able to manage multiple projects and people at one time, and gain direct patient care experience. By being in this role, any intern interested in a human services profession such as nursing, counseling, or some other form of healthcare will be prepared to work with the underserved population and have experience with serving their needs.
Skills:
Organizational skills
Network/ Community outreach
Creative and innovative thinker
Able to manage multiple projects at once
Strong communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft 365
