Behavioral Health Intern - Social Work & Counseling

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,479,680; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Generous paid time off

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is seeking interns to work with licensed professionals in Central and Southeast Ohio, gaining practical experience in behavioral health. Interns will support individuals, families, groups, and communities, with opportunities to participate in treatment plans and community resource linkage.

You will learn under supervision, assist with assessments where appropriate, and develop professional skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of boundaries, human services-related principles, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, active listening, and motivational interviewing.
• Link clients with available 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 phone calls.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations.
• Use Trauma-Informed Care Model.
• Conduct research on social issues and relevant resources.
• Attend meetings with clients, families, and service providers as required.
• Participate in supervision and training sessions.
• Reflect on experiences and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
• Interns at the clinical level will provide assessment and diagnosis of disorders in accordance with DSM-5.
• Interns at the clinical level will provide treatment of mental health disorders with evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Ethics knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in undergrad/grad/certificate program

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is seeking interns to work with licensed professionals in Central and Southeast Ohio, gaining practical experience in behavioral health. Interns will support individuals, families, groups, and communities, with opportunities to participate in treatment plans and community resource linkage.

You will learn under supervision, assist with assessments where appropriate, and develop professional skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.