Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Research Assistant (Entry-level, Full-time)- 53621
The Walter Reed Army Institute is recruiting for a full-time laboratory technician position in the Brain Trauma Neuroprotection and Neurorestoration Branch, Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Silver Spring, MD. Their research focuses on studying neuroprotection using experimental models of traumatic brain injury. This position is funded by the DOD-sponsored Student Leadership Program (CQL: http://wrair-www.army.mil/index.php?view=studentPrograms). B.S. degree is required. Salary consists of a stipend that is paid out monthly. Relocation allowance and health insurance are not included.
This position requires a basic knowledge of neuroscience research, biology/physiology. Previous surgical skills on rodents are preferred but not required. A strong GPA with a major in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or pre-Med/degree is a plus. This position is ideal for an individual who is looking to strengthen his/her resume for medical or graduate school.
National Council Community Behavioral Health, DC (Internship)- 53833
Internship/Externship Program Interns gain substantive experience in state and federal policy on issues affecting adults and children with mental disabilities and organizations that provide community-based mental health and addictions treatment. Interns conduct varied research — eg. Legislative, social science, regulatory — and produce fact sheets and policy papers.
Recent intern projects include facts sheets and issue briefs on a wide array of topics — continuity of healthcare benefits for justice-involved individuals with mental illness, impact of state budget cuts on the ability of providers to serve clients in their communities, mental health and substance use disorder preventive and diagnostic interventions in the primary care setting, and the impact of national healthcare reform legislation on mental health and addiction services.
Qualifications
Interns should have strong analytical, writing, research and computer skills, including the ability to effectively use the internet. Graduate students are preferred, but stellar undergraduates with a strong interest in mental health, addictions, healthcare, disability policy, and public education are also encouraged to apply. Interns may work for academic credit or a stipend of $12/hour, up to $2,500/semester. Spring internships typically start in late January and end in mid-May. Both part and full-time positions are available.
St. Luke's House Inc., Rehabilitation Coordinator (Entry-level, Full-time)- 53408
St. Luke's House Inc. is a psychiatric rehabilitation program, working with adults who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. We are a community based non-profit organization located in Bethesda, with satellite offices in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg. This program currently has a need for Rehabilitation Coordinators. Within this position you would be given the following responsibilities: Work with approximately 25 clients who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness.
The Rehabilitation Coordinator will plan, develop, coordinate and document all services received by their client caseload including the Vocational, Life Skills and Day Programs. They will act as an advocate, communicate their clients’ progress to both internal and external treatment teams and ensure adequate communication is continuing between all treatment teams. The Rehabilitation Coordinator will also work to assess their clients’ needs for living in the community and thus develop goals in collaboration with their clients.
Montgomery County Hotline, Mental Health Association of Montgomery, Hotline Counselor (Internship), Rockville, MD- 50664
The Mental Health Association is looking for applicants to become dedicated volunteers and interns for the Montgomery County Hotline. The Montgomery County Hotline is a 24-hour, telephone counseling and information & resource program that provides services to Montgomery County residents and concerned friends and family. Trained Hotline volunteers and interns provide telephone supportive listening, facilitation of problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and resources to anyone who calls the Montgomery County Hotline, Youth Crisis Hotline, or National Suicide Lifeline. As a volunteer or intern you will also have the opportunity to participate in agency work to inform and educate the community about mental wellness. The Hotline works closely with the Montgomery County Crisis Center as part of a continuum of services to Montgomery County residents.
Volunteers and interns are required to attend a 36-hour training, in addition to completing 16-hours of on-the-phone training with an experienced volunteer. For information about upcoming trainings or to receive an application please contact Amy Regalado at (301) 424-0656 ext.516 or via email at hotline@mhamc.org.
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