Mobile Crisis Internship-Spring - Summer 2027

Access Services is seeking to hire a high-energy and self-motivated Mobile Crisis Intern to join our Montgomery County Mobile Crisis team in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This is a fully in person internship, and does not include hybrid or remote work. Montgomery County Mobile Crisis offers 24/7 support to people of all ages in difficult times. Individuals in crisis can speak with a counselor regarding any needs that may be related to mental health or another life crisis. These conversations can take place by phone, but will primarily take place in home, school, and community locations where mobile crisis teams meet with those in crisis. Learn more here: Mobile Crisis - Access Services. As a Mobile Crisis Intern, you will have the opportunity to sit and be present with people on some of the hardest days of their lives. You will be expected to work alongside teammates, supporting individual in crisis while also maintaining a supportive and growth focused team dynamic. Our team seeks to continually learn and grow together. Crisis response work is an excellent, diversified experience. You will meet people from all walks of life and have a chance to make a real impact in critical moments. You will experience the value of partnership with various providers, emergency services, schools, and teammates to support individuals and communities in times of crisis. You will gain experience in crisis expertise, documentation, and risk assessment.

Internship Hours:

• A minimum of 20 hours/weekly is preferred
• Internship hours can be completed in a range of times from 7am -10pm, 7 days a week.
• Each shift should be at least 5 hours long.

Key Responsibilities of a Mobile Crisis Intern:

• Provide immediate access to “hands-on” crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention.
• Provide rapid and effective assessment, support, hospitalization (when necessary), connect 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.
• Being able to engage an array of people, learning risk assessments, safety planning, and other resources in the county.

Requirements

Qualifications of a Mobile Crisis Intern:

• Intern MUST have already completed their bachelor's degree.
• Intern will be working to complete a Master’s degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or across the human services field (required)
• Some prior work or internship experience related to mental health (strongly preferred)
• Being humble, adaptable, empathetic, and curious
• Ability to think critically and engage with others

Driving Requirements:

• A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours is strongly preferred.
• Any vehicle used for work related travel must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance on any vehicle used for work (You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy).

Required Clearances, to be completed before first day of internship, including:

• FBI Clearance
• DMV Driving History Report
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Detailed instructions and guidance regarding the clearance process will be provided directly by Human Resources upon selection. *

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.)

Benefits

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

Please review this internship for its academic requirements, weekly hours and schedule, expected internship outcomes, and any travel expectations PRIOR to applying. *If you're seeking academic credit for an internship, please talk with your school advisor & field placement faculty to ensure this will meet all requirements (ex: task list, supervisor requirements, client facing hours/indirect hours required).