Brighton Hospice Public Health Internship

Make a Real Impact in Hospice Care While Building Your Public Health Career Are you passionate about compassionate care, eager to gain hands‑on healthcare experience, and looking for an internship that makes a meaningful difference? Join Brighton Hospice for an immersive and rewarding internship designed for students pursuing careers in public health, social work, healthcare administration, or related fields. As a Brighton Hospice Public Health Intern, you’ll participate in a unique and enriching program that combines rotational shadowing with field‑based companionship visits, as well as assisting with office administration, offering a comprehensive perspective on hospice care. What You’ll Experience Shadow across key departments, including Administration, Human Resources, Intake, Volunteer Coordination, and Home Health Aide Support Observe interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, gaining insight into collaborative care planning Accompany field teams—Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and Spiritual Care Coordinators—based on your interests and team availability Provide companionship to at least two patients, offering meaningful emotional support and experiencing direct patient interaction Engage in meaningful discussions about end‑of‑life care, communication, ethics, and holistic approaches to patient‑centered services Why Brighton Hospice? At Brighton Hospice, our mission is to provide the best physical, emotional, and spiritual care for our patients and their families. As an intern, you’ll join a dedicated, compassionate team and gain invaluable experience in a real‑world healthcare setting. We are committed to nurturing future leaders in hospice and public health by providing mentorship, reflection, and skill development opportunities throughout the internship. Upcoming Internship Dates Fall Cohort: September 30 – December 6 Winter Cohort: January 6 – March 14 We're happy to work with your university’s calendar to adjust internship dates as needed. Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Public Health, Social Work, Health Sciences, or a related field A strong interest in healthcare, community outreach, and/or hospice services Strong communication and interpersonal skills Empathy, emotional maturity, and a desire to support patients and families Reliable transportation to local field sites (if applicable) How to Apply Submit a combined resume and cover letter as one document to View email address on click.appcast.io Email up to two letters of recommendation Optional: Include a brief statement (150 words or less) about why hospice care is important to you We look forward to learning more about your passion for healthcare and how you hope to make an impact with Brighton Hospice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Health & Science University