Summer Intern

Winchester, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Grafton Integrated Health Network were united by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live their best lives. As a Summer Intern youll be part of a mission-driven team providing compassionate evidence-based support to children and adults with autism intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex behavioral needs. Through supervised hands-on experience and interdisciplinary collaboration youll gain meaningful insight into real-world behavioral health practices while making a difference for the individuals and families we serve. This internship is designed to support your academic goals while offering meaningful impact mentorship and exposure to best practices in the field.

Where learning meets purpose and your work truly matters. Build your future with Heart & GRIT the Grafton Way.

Position Summary

The Summer Intern provides supervised support to children and adults with autism autism intellectual disabilities developmental delays and other complex behavioral needs. This position offers hands-on learning exposure to evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in a mission-driven environment. Interns will gain experience aligned with their academic field of study and program requirements. Opportunities are available in Winchester VA and Richmond VA.

Benefits of the Internship

Supervised hands-on learning aligned with academic or licensure requirements.
Opportunity toobserveand participate in evidence-based clinical and behavioral interventions.
Access to training coaching and mentorship by licensed clinicians and certified practitioners.
Exposure topotential career paths within the organization.
Building a network of behavioral health professionals
Consideration for employment following successful internship completion (based on performance and organizational needs).

Essential Responsibilities

Support implementation of individualized treatment behavior or support plans undersupervision.
Observe andassistclinicians educators and behavior specialists in direct service delivery.
Provide structured support in classroom clinic residential or community settings.
Assistwith data collection progress tracking and documentation as directed.
Participate in therapeutic educational or skill-building activities with individuals served.
Helpmaintaina safe supportive and trauma-informed environment.
Attend required training sessions supervision meetings and team briefings.
Communicate observations or concerns to supervisors using organizational protocols.
Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team (BCBAsTeachers OTs SLPsNurses Socialworkers).

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program in psychology applied behavior analysis social work special education nursing occupational therapy speech-language pathology counseling or related behavioral/health sciences.
Interest in serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Ability to meet all required background checks clearances and health requirements.
Ability to adhere to scheduling requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in behavioral health human services education or caregiving.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate in diverse multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated reliability professionalism and adaptability.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

Basic understanding of behavioral health or developmental disabilities.
Ability toobserve record and follow data collection procedures.
Professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Problem-solving active listening self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn evidence-based practices and organizational protocols.
Openness to reflection and feedback

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work may occur in residential homes school or community.
May involve standing walking bending or supporting individuals with mobility or behavioral needs.
Exposure to individuals who mayexhibitchallenging behaviors.

Salary:

$16 per hour

Application Requirements

Candidates must submit:

A resume
Letter of recommendation (attach to application along with resume)
Weeklyavailability
Academic internship or practicum requirements (if applicable)

Application & Selection Timeline

The application period will close on March 6th. Candidate interviews will take place throughout the month of March with internship offers extended in April to allow students adequate time to prepare for summer placement requirements.

Students selected to move forward in the interview process will be expected to participate in an onsite interview at our Winchester VA or Richmond VA location. When appropriate an initial screening interview may be conducted virtually to accommodate academic schedules and geographic considerations.

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Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Intern