BHS Student Trainee Placement - Adult Recovery

**Job Description:****Job Title:** Student Intern **Location:** Columbia, MO **Department:** Adult Recovery**Employment Type:** Internship **Shift:** Flexible**Job Summary:**Are you a **psychology student**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**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr