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MISSION
The Mission of Native American LifeLines is to promote health and social resiliency within Urban
American Indian communities. Native American LifeLines applies principles of trauma informed care to
provide culturally centered behavioral health, dental, outreach and referral services.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Native American Lifelines Inc. (NAL) is a small nonprofit community-based agency in Baltimore, MD, with an additional service location in Boston, MA. NAL serves American Indians/Alaskan Natives, primarily providing health education, health promotion, case management, substance abuse counseling, dental services, transportation, and support groups.
NAL has a staff of 10-15 full time employees, various contractors and a growing behavioral health
internship/externship program. Our program is part of a network of 42 Urban Indian Health
Organizations nationally and a member of the National Council of Urban Indian Health. NAL’s substance use & mental health outpatient treatment program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
POSITION SUMMARY
Interns (Counseling/Mental Health/Case Management) will gain practical work experience in the area of
counseling, behavioral health, addictions and social human services. This position will be supervised by
licensed individuals (Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Counselor) in assisting and possibly leading
individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach. Individuals will perform intakes,
provide behavioral health assessments, and assist with appropriate referrals. Interns may perform other
related tasks that are a part of the agency's operation. Expect to work 8-16 hours per week depending on your program requirements, as well as various activities and programing provided.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
For direct care-oriented internships: Must have or be working towards a graduate
degree in a human services-based field
For administrative support-oriented internships: Must have or be working towards a
bachelors degree in a human services-based field (psychology/family studies)
For Substance Abuse Counseling internship: Must have AD-Training or CAC certification
Able and willing to establish and conduct healthy relationships that encourage
accountability, personal growth and responsibility,
Organized (people and task oriented) and possess strong written, oral and interpersonal
communication
Understanding of how legislation affects client care
Culturally competent and aware
Commitment to work through an anti-racist lens (active and conscious effort to work
against multidimensional aspects of racism (e.g., evidence of educating self about privilege,
histories of race, and historically oppressed voices.)
Background check clearance
May require strenuous activity at times
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email the following documents to the Senior Clinician Samantha and Clinical Director
Mercia at samantha@nativelifelines.org and mercia@nativelifelines.org.
Resume
Cover letter (indicating interest)
Three references—1 professional, 1 academic, 1 personal
Writing sample (if applying to clinical)
The Mission of Native American LifeLines is to promote health and social resiliency within Urban
American Indian communities. Native American LifeLines applies principles of trauma informed care to
provide culturally centered behavioral health, dental, outreach and referral services.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Native American Lifelines Inc. (NAL) is a small nonprofit community-based agency in Baltimore, MD, with an additional service location in Boston, MA. NAL serves American Indians/Alaskan Natives, primarily providing health education, health promotion, case management, substance abuse counseling, dental services, transportation, and support groups.
NAL has a staff of 10-15 full time employees, various contractors and a growing behavioral health
internship/externship program. Our program is part of a network of 42 Urban Indian Health
Organizations nationally and a member of the National Council of Urban Indian Health. NAL’s substance use & mental health outpatient treatment program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
POSITION SUMMARY
Interns (Counseling/Mental Health/Case Management) will gain practical work experience in the area of
counseling, behavioral health, addictions and social human services. This position will be supervised by
licensed individuals (Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Counselor) in assisting and possibly leading
individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach. Individuals will perform intakes,
provide behavioral health assessments, and assist with appropriate referrals. Interns may perform other
related tasks that are a part of the agency's operation. Expect to work 8-16 hours per week depending on your program requirements, as well as various activities and programing provided.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
For direct care-oriented internships: Must have or be working towards a graduate
degree in a human services-based field
For administrative support-oriented internships: Must have or be working towards a
bachelors degree in a human services-based field (psychology/family studies)
For Substance Abuse Counseling internship: Must have AD-Training or CAC certification
Able and willing to establish and conduct healthy relationships that encourage
accountability, personal growth and responsibility,
Organized (people and task oriented) and possess strong written, oral and interpersonal
communication
Understanding of how legislation affects client care
Culturally competent and aware
Commitment to work through an anti-racist lens (active and conscious effort to work
against multidimensional aspects of racism (e.g., evidence of educating self about privilege,
histories of race, and historically oppressed voices.)
Background check clearance
May require strenuous activity at times
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email the following documents to the Senior Clinician Samantha and Clinical Director
Mercia at samantha@nativelifelines.org and mercia@nativelifelines.org.
Resume
Cover letter (indicating interest)
Three references—1 professional, 1 academic, 1 personal
Writing sample (if applying to clinical)
