Access Services
Justice Related Services Internship - Montgomery County (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Access Services, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, United States, 19444
Internship Opportunity
Access Services is seeking an intern who will learn from, support, and work alongside a case manager to support individuals served through our Justice Related Services program in the Montgomery County, PA area. This internship will begin in August/September 2025 and continue through April/May 2026. Location: This internship will be completed in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with occasional travel across the Montgomery County area. Field Experience/Supervision: The Justice Related Services (JRS) intern will work alongside our Case Manager to help those living with mental illness, substance use disorder, on probation, or those who have some form of forensic involvement. Field experience for this internship will involve serving this population effectively by providing support with administrative work and client engagement. To be selected, the intern must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances. The Director and/or Assistant Directors of JRS will directly oversee the intern, and potential additional clinical supervision may be provided for school requirements if needed. What skills, passion, and experience should a Justice Related Intern have? The Justice Related Services Intern will be an individual who is passionate about serving people who live with mental illness. This JRS intern will have some experience with mental health, or in the forensic field
whether lived experience, volunteer, or work experience. The intern should be able to manage their time effectively, be transparent, compassionate, flexible, and willing to be challenged for growth. This individual will know how to creatively engage with clients and work with our team to identify needs and work towards client goals. The intern will be successful in this role if they are good with organization, communication, problem solving, and proactive in prioritizing tasks well. Pay: Unpaid internship, due to no billable clinical hours being worked. Key Responsibilities of the Montgomery County Justice Related Services Intern: Collaborate and support the case managers with transportation, visits, and administrative duties. Entering jail assessments/paperwork into our electronic health record Managing night boards that come from the jail Outreach for client satisfaction surveys Maintaining data collection for the program Enter case notes, assessments, and documentation into an electronic health record platform. Demonstrate ability to learn and implement use of technology as required to document. Engage adults with a diagnosed mental illness, substance use disorder, and forensic involvement. Attend and observe treatment court proceedings, county meetings, committee meetings, and meetings with those people served. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Schedule: A minimum of 16-20 hours weekly, to be completed Monday
Friday, primarily daytime hours, with occasional evening availability.
Access Services is seeking an intern who will learn from, support, and work alongside a case manager to support individuals served through our Justice Related Services program in the Montgomery County, PA area. This internship will begin in August/September 2025 and continue through April/May 2026. Location: This internship will be completed in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with occasional travel across the Montgomery County area. Field Experience/Supervision: The Justice Related Services (JRS) intern will work alongside our Case Manager to help those living with mental illness, substance use disorder, on probation, or those who have some form of forensic involvement. Field experience for this internship will involve serving this population effectively by providing support with administrative work and client engagement. To be selected, the intern must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances. The Director and/or Assistant Directors of JRS will directly oversee the intern, and potential additional clinical supervision may be provided for school requirements if needed. What skills, passion, and experience should a Justice Related Intern have? The Justice Related Services Intern will be an individual who is passionate about serving people who live with mental illness. This JRS intern will have some experience with mental health, or in the forensic field
whether lived experience, volunteer, or work experience. The intern should be able to manage their time effectively, be transparent, compassionate, flexible, and willing to be challenged for growth. This individual will know how to creatively engage with clients and work with our team to identify needs and work towards client goals. The intern will be successful in this role if they are good with organization, communication, problem solving, and proactive in prioritizing tasks well. Pay: Unpaid internship, due to no billable clinical hours being worked. Key Responsibilities of the Montgomery County Justice Related Services Intern: Collaborate and support the case managers with transportation, visits, and administrative duties. Entering jail assessments/paperwork into our electronic health record Managing night boards that come from the jail Outreach for client satisfaction surveys Maintaining data collection for the program Enter case notes, assessments, and documentation into an electronic health record platform. Demonstrate ability to learn and implement use of technology as required to document. Engage adults with a diagnosed mental illness, substance use disorder, and forensic involvement. Attend and observe treatment court proceedings, county meetings, committee meetings, and meetings with those people served. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Schedule: A minimum of 16-20 hours weekly, to be completed Monday
Friday, primarily daytime hours, with occasional evening availability.