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.