Behavioral Health Intern

Chestnut Health Systems • Belleville, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Gain valuable experience and insights into behavioral health while working toward your degree. This internship is based in Chestnut’s Belleville, Illinois primary care setting and provides exposure to whole-person care.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, exercise science, or a related field; or hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and have two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

• BHWET students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate integrated primary and behavioral health care.
• Respond to patient inquiries.
• Help patients understand care processes and the financial aspects of behavioral health care, linking them to resources as needed.
• Screen clients for social determinants of health and make service referrals.
• Facilitate communication among patients, their families, and providers.
• Manage follow-up visits and ensure continuation of care.
• Arrange for language interpretation as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern