Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Ave - location 75 New Scotland Ave(CDPCAlbany , NY 12208
Division/Unit: Forensics - Community
Web Site:
http://omh.ny.gov/
Community Forensics (ID: 105942) for Fall 2017
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12208
School Affiliation
SUNY - Albany
Proposal Information
Description:
The Community Forensics intern will work with OMH staff in Community Forensics that impact persons with serious mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. Interns will assist with data collection, program monitoring and program implementation. On a daily basis, the intern would assist staff in monitoring activities such as utilization of forensic mental health housing, and obtaining clinical information and updates on existing housing beds. Work with Police Mental Health & Suicide Prevention trainings, Jail Mental Health data collection, surveys of existing services and development of performance indicators and monitoring. Hours may increase to 25/week during semester and summer breaks.
Skills:
Writing Skills
Research
Program Evaluation
Recognize criminal histories.
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Human Services, Legal Specialties
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Human Services, Legal Studies, Social Science, Social Work