Behavioral Health Intern - Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative

Specialisterne • New York, NY

4d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Specialisterne’s Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives are available to applicants who:
1. Self-identify with the following neurodivergent labels or identities:
Autism (including Asperger’s and PDD-NOS)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
Intellectual Disability
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Tourette Syndrome
2. Have experienced barriers to finding and/or maintaining employment related to their neurodivergence
3. Are open to receiving workplace support from Specialisterne
Learn more about who’s eligible for Specialisterne’s Neurodiversity Hiring program and how the process works here: https://us.specialisterne.com/how-it-works/
Summary
Organization: Healthfirst
Team Name: Behavioral Health
Job Title: Behavioral Health Intern
Location: 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 (Applicants should be within commutable distance to role location)
Employment Terms:
This is a summer internship role (Duration: 10 weeks)
This is a hybrid role requiring in-person work three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Access to a private workspace with reliable internet connection is required for hybrid work days
Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)
Internship Start Date: June 1, 2026
Internship End Date: August 7, 2026
Estimated pay rate: $20 per hour for undergraduate interns, $25 per hour for graduate interns
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Requirements

• The ability to collaborate with other employees and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions
• The ability to collect and analyze data to generate reports
• Flexibility and ability to pivot between tasks/projects
• The ability to keep to schedules and deadlines
• Comfortability with written communication, such as email and instant messaging using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• The ability to express when help or additional guidance is needed
• A desire to learn Healthfirst care management platforms (training will be provided)
• Intermediate data management skills to be able to maneuver Microsoft Office applications, such as the following:
• Transferring information and creating charts/graphs using Excel
• Scheduling meetings and sending emails using Outlook
• Creating documents and formatting text using Word
• Undergraduate Students: Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited institution or have completed a Bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Graduate Students: Must be currently enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited institution or have completed a Master's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Oral communication: Hourly
• Email communication: Constantly
• Instant messaging: Hourly
• Telephone communication: Weekly
• Video communication: Weekly
• Interacting with supervisors: Hourly
• Interacting with peers: Hourly
• Interacting with customers: Hourly (via email communication to Providers)
• During the initial training phase (Interactions can become less frequent as you develop in the role and understand tasks/responsibilities)
• Managing changes in routine
• Interacting with others continuously
• Exposure to increased auditory stimulation on certain days from working in an open office environment
• Will be invited to complete a Candidate Profile to showcase your job-relevant skills and abilities as part of the Specialisterne assessment process
• Will be invited to participate in a Structured Candidate Meeting with the hiring manager(s)
• At this time, Healthfirst will only consider applicants who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require visa sponsorship from Healthfirst now or in the future, to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internal and external meetings between Healthfirst, external agencies, NY State partners, and essential providers
• Receive and respond to requests for information regarding provider and member-specific information
• Generate ad hoc and repeat reporting to support the Behavioral Health department
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

What This Job Offers

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