Internship: Street Medicine (Spring 2026) at Access Services

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Engagement Skills, Organizational Skills, Documentation, Care Coordination, Triage, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Advocacy, Person-Centered Support, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Record, Transportation, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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. Internship Details: Hours: 8–16 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, 8am–4pm. Duration: Entire semester; targeted start date January 19th, 2026. Location: Plymouth Meeting or Pottstown, 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. 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. Qualifications of a Street Medicine Intern: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field (required). 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. 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. Required Transportation: Name of intern must be listed on auto insurance policy for vehicle used Intern must be over 18, with two years of prior driving experience Intern must pass background check related to Driving Motor Vehicle history 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.) N/A as this is an unpaid internship Mileage reimbursement when using personal vehicle to fulfill internship requirements in the community

Responsibilities

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. You will also document and communicate the support needed to the appropriate Street Medicine team partners.