BHS Student Trainee Placement - Youth Community

Job Title: Student Intern

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Preferred Family Healthcare

Employment Type: Internship

Shift: Flexible

Job Summary:

Are you a psychology student seeking hands‑on experience in the behavioral health field? Join our team as a Student Intern and gain real‑world insight into client services through structured observation, participation, and guided support activities!

This internship provides the opportunity to co‑facilitate programming, assist in assessments, and support client care under the supervision of qualified professionals.

Interns will represent the agency in a professional manner and play an active role in treatment environments while learning about the essential functions of mental health and substance use services.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Real‑world exposure to behavioral health services
• Direct observation and participation in client care and team collaboration
• Opportunities to co‑facilitate educational and recreational activities
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic requirements
• Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Insight into treatment planning, case management, and program operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and confidentiality laws
• Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions as requested
• Support client care by identifying client strengths, needs, and challenges
• Assist in documenting and reporting client behavior and interactions
• Participate in admission and orientation procedures, including safety checks and collecting vital signs or lab specimens as needed
• Monitor client activities and maintain appropriate documentation
• Co‑facilitate educational, skills‑building, and recreational groups
• Observe detoxification protocols and assist with safety monitoring for clients (if applicable to program)
• Serve as a supportive, positive role model to clients
• Participate in staff development activities and contribute to the overall treatment environment

Education and/or Experience

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field
• School approval and documentation for internship eligibility required

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality in behavioral health settings
• Ability to build rapport and support clients within professional boundaries
• Basic knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources
• Proficient with computers and basic software applications

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.