Mental Health Peer Specialist Intern

Opportunity: PLAN of Central Texas, Inc. (PLANCTX) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) service agency that assists individuals with mental health challenges, as well as their entire families, to address immediate needs and plan for the future through the provision of various mental health services and client and family individual and group supports on a fee for service basis by a team of experienced and empathic Care Managers, Certified Peer Specialists, and Mental Health Therapists.

PLANCTX is looking for Initial Credential, Mental Health Peer Specialist’s- Intern’s for a 250 hour, unpaid internship to gain hands-on experience by working with our peers one-on-one and/or groups to provide recovery training and outreach.

Benefits:

• Interns will receive weekly individual supervision with a credentialed PSS (Peer Support Supervisor), as well as professional development training in evidence-based and national recognized peer programs. 
• Flexible work schedule, In-Person (Partial) and Remote (partial)

Qualifications:  

• Interns must have completed the initial application for MHPS certification and have received an approval email from the Texas Certification Board (TCB) approving them to begin your supervised 250 work experience hours.
•  Must reside in Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell

How to Apply:

Send a resume and thoughtful cover letter letting us know about who you are and why you think you’re the best fit for the position to dulce@planctx.org.