Behavioral Health Intern

Chestnut Health Systems • Belleville, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Gain valuable experience and insight into behavioral health while working toward a degree. This internship is based in a primary care setting in Belleville, Illinois, 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 MS 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, and connect them with 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 continuity of care.
• Arrange for language interpretation as needed.

What This Job Offers

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