Street Medicine Internship (Spring 2027)

Access Services is seeking a motivated and empathetic Intern to join our Homeless and Housing Services Street Medicine program, with locations in Plymouth Meeting or Pottstown, PA. This role offers direct experience working with housing-insecure individuals and participation in a multispecialty integrated care team. As a Street Medicine Intern, you will engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, assess medical care needs, and help coordinate resources to address social determinants of health. This position can be filled by students pursuing completion of a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in public health, social services, or a health-related field. Learn more: Street Medicine - Access Services

Internship Schedule:

• Weekly hours to be completed: 8-16 hours
• Available internship hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8am–4pm.

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Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA (Montgomery County) Supervision: Direct support from a Street Medicine Navigator during internship hours; weekly check-ins and supervision from the Director for Integrated Health.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities of a Street Medicine Intern:

• Engage with housing-insecure individuals to assess the level of medical care needed.
• Document and communicate the support needed to the appropriate Street Medicine team partners.
• Manage patient flow and triage using a waitlist.
• Participate in pre- and post-round care coordination conversations with the Street Medicine Team.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Complete documentation as required for care coordination and service delivery.
• Support patient engagement, waiting room triage and management, and documentation.

Qualifications of a Street Medicine Intern:

• Intern MUST be working on completing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social services or a health related field.
• Graduate students pursuing public health, social services, or health related field are highly competitive candidates for this role.
• Excellent organizational skills and basic awareness of common chronic health conditions and social determinants of health.
• Strong engagement skills, ability to remain empathetic, and offer emotional support.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite, and an electronic health record.
• Reliable method of transportation for community-based work (required).
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel; willingness to meet individuals in various environments, including wooded encampments and street locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the social determinants of health
• Experience with individuals who are unhoused, or with individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing work needs.
• Skilled in communication with a variety of people, while remaining empathetic.
• Willing to be mobile throughout the community and in encampments during various weather conditions.

Learning Opportunities:

• Direct experience with housing-insecure individuals and care coordination.
• Education on engaging with individuals using Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, advocacy, and person-centered support.
• Participation in a multispecialty integrated care team. This team includes: Primary Care, Emergency Department Physicians, Psychiatry, Community Health Workers, Street Outreach, and Case Management.
• Understanding of triage, care coordination, and utilization of resources.
• Exposure to common county resources and eligibility requirements.
• Insight into how public health issues are addressed and impact the general population.
• Learn how social determinants of health directly impact individuals. Also gain perspective on barriers in the healthcare system and how they impact vulnerable populations.
• Experience how healthcare, social services providers, and community based providers come together to collaborate and help support individuals in accessing needed services.

Required Transportation:

• 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 required. The following requirements must be met:
• 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).

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

• FBI Clearance
• DMV Driving History Report
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Physical

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Walk, climb stairs by self
• 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

• N/A as this is an unpaid internship

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).*