BYU FHSS AmeriCorps

 

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The BYU Family, Home and Social Science (FHSS) AmeriCorps program uses Members recruited from the BYU FHSS student body to increase the capacity of mental health treatment facilities. Based on the National Association of Mental Health report for 2016, there is a gap between the need for and the availability of mental health and substance abuse treatment in Utah. Our proposed program would help close this gap, providing needed services. Members will serve in a variety of service locations located in Utah and Salt Lake Counties. They will be supervised by licensed mental health professionals and will give direct clinical treatment to clients seeking treatment. Our mission statement is to support the overall mission of BYU by generating new knowledge and by educating and training students to use the appropriate knowledge, values and skills of the social work profession to serve children and families within their environment and the context of their cultures. In alignment with this mission statement, the purpose of the BYU FHSS AmeriCorps program is to provide an opportunity for Members to use their developing skills, and thereby increase the availability of mental health services in the Utah and Salt Lake County communities.

Member Duties : Activities each member engages in to address the needs of children and families at risk vary from agency to agency, but may include: mental health assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy, group therapy, court reports, case notes, treatment meetings, individual psychotherapy, bio-psycho-social histories, intake assessments, co-facilitate psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational groups, family therapy sessions, case management, community referrals and networking, inter-agency staff meetings, community projects, agency and intervention assessments and evaluations, and teach classes. The AmeriCorps member will usually assist full-time personnel. The members are more knowledgeable and have received more training than ordinary volunteers, and can therefore contribute to the organization in more specialized capacities. Complete accurate and timely documentation of hours. Participate in MLK Day of Service and 9/11 Day of Service. 300, 450 or 675 hour terms of service available

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health .

Skills :
Counseling , Teaching/Tutoring .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

BYU FHSS AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

08/15/2023 - 08/14/2024

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

UTAH

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2023 To 10/01/2023

Contact

Charlene Clark

2190 JFSB

Provo UT 84602

8014227438

charlene_clark@byu.edu

Listing ID

120243

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