Undergraduate Behavioral Health Intern

Children's Home Network • Tampa, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible work within behavioral health-related services with youth in a residential setting, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Behavioral health interns will support the programs targeting a variety of behavioral health services on campus. Involves a broad range of training and development activities, assessment services, case consultation, and will follow closely the internship requirements and curriculum of USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ or GED equivalent.
• Must be registered at USF in the Mental Health Law and Policy undergraduate course.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension.
• Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance.
• Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong quantitative, project management, written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment and be results- oriented.
• Strong customer service skills; to provide service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner; to use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity, and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to process confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task while paying attention to the details and managing changing priorities.
• Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities.
• Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Good hearing (with or without hearing device).
• Able to lift at least 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interns will operate within a trauma informed care treatment lens.
• Interns will positively interact with other residential team members, clinical therapists, school liaison, activities coordinator, case managers, teachers, etc., as needed to ensure services are successfully implemented.
• Interns will participate in treatment plan reviews, client consultations, youth staffing meetings, and/or any client review meetings as necessary for their current projects.
• Interns will work within the philosophy, function and Human Resources practices of the Children's Home Network.
• Interns will observe and practice evidence-based therapeutic and trauma-informed behavioral health services.
• Interns will build rapport with staff and youth.
• Interns will observe and identify teaching and training opportunities.
• Interns will assist with day-to-day operations in serving the behavioral and mental health needs of clients and staff in a residential setting
• Interns will be responsible for any other behavioral health related activities directed by supervisors to include researching literature, disseminating information, creating materials, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees