Internship: Street Medicine (Summer 2026)

Access Services is seeking a motivated and empathetic Intern to join our Homeless and Housing Services Street Medicine program, with locations in Plymouth Meeting, 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. The Street Medicine Intern would primarily work alongside our Street Medicine Navigator. They will be supporting patient engagement, checking in patients/waiting room triage and management, and also supporting with documentation. 

Internship Schedule:

• Schedule : 8-16 hours weekly; available internship hours are 8am-5pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

• Location : Plymouth Meeting, PA office, and across Montgomery County, PA in street locations and encampments.

Learning Opportunities:

• Direct support from a Street Medicine Navigator with field tasks and coordinating assignment of documentation during internship hours; Supervision (bi-weekly, or possibly weekly) from the Director for Integrated Health. 

• 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. 

• Interns will be exposed to how the Social Determinants of Health directly impact individuals. They will also gain perspective on barriers in the healthcare system and how they impact vulnerable populations.

• They will get to experience how healthcare, social services providers, and community-based providers come together to collaborate and help support individuals in accessing needed services. 

Requirements

Tasks/ 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 ). Completed Bachelor’s degree is  preferred .

• 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 during various weather conditions. 

Knowledge/Ability/Skills Desired:

• Adaptable and flexible, particularly in changing work conditions.

• Empathetic, and possessing good communication skills.

• Basic understanding of the social determinants of health 

• Experience with individuals who are unhoused and/or individuals with mental health diagnoses. 

• Someone who is willing to be mobile throughout the community and in encampments during various weather conditions. 

• Ability to maintain professionalism and maturity in challenging situations.

Required Transportation: 

• A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit. 

• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.) 

• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers. 

• Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy. 

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

• FBI Clearance

• DMV Driving History Report

• PA Criminal Clearance

• Child Abuse Clearance

• Physical

* Detailed instructions and guidance regarding the clearance process will be provided directly by Human Resources upon selection. * 

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing support to clients and use knowledge of mental health systems in the county to connect people with proper support.

• 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).*

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