Comprehensive Community Services Clinical Intern

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Comprehensive Community Services Clinical Intern

Behavioral Health Services

Hourly Pay: $15.00

Closing Date: 12/2/2026 or upon receipt of 50 applications

Job Summary: Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is seeking a Social Work or Counseling intern to be involved in the clinical aspects of onboarding consumers into the CCS program. The intern will work within Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) CCS, and provide support, technical assistance, and quality assistance to CCS branch offices.

This internship requires a minimum of 16 hours per week for at least a duration of (2) semesters. Direct clinical hours are not provided for this placement.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Perform Assessments and Screening via the CCS phone line. Talk with potential CCS referrals, complete screening for eligibility, and assign to Care Coordination agencies.
• Attend CCS Meetings and Trainings. Partake in various meetings to foster better understanding of the available community-based services, CCS Thursday Staffing’s, MHP, All Provider, and other meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Perform Audit and Reports. Audit paperwork (charts) and run reports to support agencies MHP/SAP and leadership. Inform staff of items that need to be completed. Assist in the quarterly auditing process.
• Receive ongoing scheduled supervision from a direct supervisor/licensed staff member.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid United States Driver’s License and Insurance, both able to be maintained throughout employment. 
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Social Work, Rehab Psychology, Human Services, or a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of Behavioral Health experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.).
• Comfortable using databases and Electronic Health Records.
• Willing and able to travel within the community up to 5% of the time.

NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience. 

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.