Student Intern

Student Trainee

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: CB Connections Services

Employment Type: Part-Time

Job Summary:

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while making a difference in the lives of others? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Student Trainee and develop valuable skills in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and client support services. This position offers an excellent learning environment where you can apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, observe experienced professionals, participate in treatment services, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to a variety of career paths within the human services field. We are seeking individuals who are eager to learn, growth-oriented, dependable, and passionate about helping others.

The Student Trainee supports client care through observation, participation, and supervised involvement in treatment activities. This role assists with identifying client strengths and needs, supporting group activities, monitoring client wellbeing, and contributing to a positive treatment environment. Through job shadowing, professional development opportunities, and direct program involvement, trainees gain valuable insight into clinical and support roles while developing practical skills for future careers in healthcare and human services.

This position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and participate in treatment services under supervision to develop professional skills and enhance client care.
• Co-facilitate educational and recreational groups that promote client engagement, growth, and recovery.
• Assist with identifying client needs, strengths, and challenges as part of the treatment process.
• Support admission and orientation activities, including obtaining vital signs, conducting safety searches, and collecting urine or laboratory specimens when applicable.
• Monitor client activities, interactions, and participation while ensuring client safety and accountability.
• Document observations and communicate concerns regarding client behaviors or treatment needs to appropriate team members.
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and program awareness.
• Assist in screening and monitoring detoxification clients to support safety and recovery needs when assigned to adult programs.
• Maintain awareness of precaution protocols and complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Serve as a positive role model for clients by demonstrating professionalism, respect, and supportive interactions.
• Adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and professional conduct expectations.
• Contribute to the overall success and functioning of the program through teamwork and active participation.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Nursing program is required for internship eligibility.

Basic understanding of behavioral health, substance use treatment, case management, rehabilitation services, or related human services concepts is preferred.

Ability to learn and apply program policies, procedures, and treatment practices.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background screenings including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish positive rapport with clients and team members.

Knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to mental health and substance use treatment services.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment while maintaining professionalism.

Basic computer proficiency and ability to use software applications required for documentation and communication.

Ability to adapt to changing situations and follow established policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Use hands, fingers, and arms frequently for typing, writing, and other repetitive tasks.

Sit for extended periods throughout the workday.

Occasionally stand or walk for brief periods while performing job responsibilities.

Maintain the physical ability to perform duties in a professional office or treatment setting.

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.