Behavioral Health Intern — Social Work & Counseling

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) offers internship opportunities across Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking County in Ohio. You will work closely with licensed professionals to gain practical experience in behavioral health, assisting with individuals, families, groups, and communities under supervision.

You will provide support, maintain client records, participate in treatment planning, and learn how HIPAA and trauma-informed care guide everyday practice in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client populations and settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, active listening, and motivational interviewing.
• Link clients with community resources and advocate for socioeconomic equality.
• Participate in creating and executing treatment plans.
• Maintain client records and documentation.
• Administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and calls.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations.
• Assist with Trauma-Informed Care models.
• Conduct research on social issues and resources.
• Attend meetings with clients, families, and service providers as required.
• Participate in supervision and training sessions.
• Reflect on experiences and apply theory in practice.
• Assist with assessment and DSM-5 aligned diagnosis for clinical interns.
• Provide treatment of mental health disorders with evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Compassion, empathy, nonjudgmental

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to learn and adapt

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in undergraduate/graduate/certificate program

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) offers internship opportunities across Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking County in Ohio. You will work closely with licensed professionals to gain practical experience in behavioral health, assisting with individuals, families, groups, and communities under supervision.

You will provide support, maintain client records, participate in treatment planning, and learn how HIPAA and trauma-informed care guide everyday practice in real-world settings.