The activities each member engages in to address the needs of children and families at risk vary from agency to agency, but may include the following: mental health assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy, group therapy, court reports, case notes, treatment meetings, individual psychotherapy, bio‐psycho‐social histories, intake assessments, co‐facilitate psychotherapeutic and psycho‐educational groups, family therapy sessions, case management, community referrals and networking, inter‐agency staff meetings, community projects, agency and intervention assessments and evaluations, and teach classes. The AmeriCorps member will usually assist full‐time personnel. The members are more knowledgeable and have received more training than ordinary volunteers, and can therefore contribute to the organization in more specialized capacities.
Each member must complete both an NSOPW and state and FBI criminal background check through BCI due to recurring access to vulnerable populations.
Service Activities
t may include the following: mental health assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy, group therapy, court reports, case notes, treatment meetings, individual psychotherapy, bio‐psycho‐social histories, intake assessments, co‐facilitate psychotherapeutic and psycho‐educational groups, family therapy sessions, case management, community referrals and networking, inter‐agency staff meetings, community projects, agency and intervention assessments and evaluations, and teach classes.
Community Need Addressed
need for mental health providers
Position Outcomes
Increased capacity at the service locations
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
direct therapy skills
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Facilitate group planning