Master's Level Intern: Roots to Recovery- 6896

Community Health Resources
Willimantic, CTInternshipPosted: 03/30/2026

Job Description

<p><strong>INTERNSHIP TYPE:              </strong>Internship - Master's Level<strong>    </strong></p>
<p><strong>PROGRAM:                            </strong>Roots to Recovery<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>SITE LOCATION:                  </strong> Willimantic, CT</p>
<p><strong>HOURS/SCHEDULE:           </strong>  Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM, flexible</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABOUT THE PROGRAM:</span> ROOTS TO RECOVERY </strong></p>
<p><span>A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills. R2R is located in Willimantic. There are 14 beds and it is a 90 day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program.  Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted.  Clients cannot work during their stay but can start looking for work 3 weeks prior to program completion.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PROGRAM OUTLINE:</strong></span></p>
<p>By participating as a Master’s Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> Must be enrolled in a master’s degree program in mental health field.</p>
<p><strong>Experience: </strong>Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.</p>
<p><strong>Licensure/Certification/Registration</strong>: Valid driver’s license</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WHY INTERN AT CHR?</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!</li>
<li>Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff</li>
<li>Make a difference in our community</li>
<li>Earn school credit</li>
<li>Flexible hours</li>
<li>And much more…!</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.</strong></p>