Behavioral Health & Project Management Internship (Remote) – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate)

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program aims to develop talent by providing experiential learning, formal training and exposure to healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns work on meaningful projects and gain insight into Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.

As part of the Mental Health Parity Office of the Chief Medical Officer, interns will support MHPAEA compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance audit readiness, and identify a high‑value project to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (freshman or sophomore) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Able to commit to full-time, 10-week internship.
• Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support Mental Health Parity Office of the Chief Medical Officer by assisting with MHPAEA compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders impacted by MHPAEA.
• Identify and work on a high-value project to be implemented after the internship.
• Assist in improving audit and regulatory readiness across Molina markets.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

HIPAA awareness

Education

Undergraduate student (freshman/sophomore)

GPA 3.0+

US work authorization

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Office of the Chief Medical Officer Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a stepping stone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mental Health Parity Office of the Chief Medical Officer

• Mental Health Parity-Office of the Chief Medical Officer
• Work with the Mental Health Parity Team to support enterprise compliance with state and federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) laws
• Support program functions that promote monitoring of and compliance with MHPAEA
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders that are impacted by MHPAEA
• Improve scalability of the Parity Program
• Enhance audit and regulatory readiness across Molina markets
• Support research and the development of tools and processes that reduce the administrative burden on Subject Matter Experts
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, trade agencies, and other external supports as appropriate
• Identify and work on a high-value project over the duration of the internship to be implemented upon completion of the internship

Preferred Experience

• Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program
• Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Pay Range: $8.33 - $18.05 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.