Mobile Crisis Internship-Fall 2026/Spring 2027

About the role

Access Services is seeking a Mobile Crisis Intern to join the Montgomery County Mobile Crisis team based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The team provides 24/7 support to people in difficult times, addressing mental health, addiction, trauma, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate access to "hands-on" crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention.
• Perform rapid and effective assessment, support, hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow-up.
• Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services.
• Complete progress notes and required documentation in a timely manner for each individual served.
• Engage with an array of people, learning risk assessments, safety planning, and other resources in the county.

Requirements

• Working on a Master's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, etc. (required).
• Must already have their Bachelor's degree.
• Being humble, adaptable, empathetic, and curious.
• Able to think critically and engage with others.
• Prior work or internship experience related to mental health (strongly preferred).
• Driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and adequate car insurance (required).

Qualifications

• Valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years.
• (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.)
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
• Vehichle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate access to "hands-on" crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention.
• Perform rapid and effective assessment, support, hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow-up.
• Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services.
• Complete progress notes and required documentation in a timely manner for each individual served.
• Engage with an array of people, learning risk assessments, safety planning, and other resources in the county.

Required Transportation

• A valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years.
• (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.)
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
• Vehichle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance.

Benefits

• Rate of $15/hour.
• Mileage reimbursement when using personal vehicle to fulfill internship requirements in the community.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing support to clients and use knowledge of mental health systems in the county to connect people with proper support.
• Work in a standard office environment.
• Utilize desktop computer equipment daily.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.).

Clearances, to be completed before first day of internship

• FBI Clearance
• DMV Driving History Report
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Travel Expectations

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