Devereux FL Internships

Devereux; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading nonprofit in behavioral healthcare is seeking interns for clinical programs in Florida. This role involves providing support as a behavioral health professional, with a focus on extensive onboarding and training. Interns must have a valid FL driver's license, pass medical screenings, and a Level 2 background check. The internship offers valuable experience and insights into behavioral health, as well as a comprehensive health benefits program for eligible employees. Devereux is committed to inclusivity and providing a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid FL driver’s license required.
• Successfully pass required medical screenings including Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.
• Physical requirements: walking, sitting, and standing; lifting 75–100 lbs; wrist/hand movements.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance as a behavioral health professional.
• Work with programs aligned with training needs and professional goals.

Job description

Clinical Internships

Our highly experienced clinical team provides the guidance interns need as they prepare for the role as a behavioral health professional. Interns work with programs consistent with their training needs, professional goals and personal interests.

Internship & Practicums Offered

• Social work programs
• Doctoral psychology program
• Behavioral analysis programs

Interested in Applying?

If you feel that your internship needs fall within the above guidelines, please complete your statement of interest, information about your program and desired internship experience by clicking “apply now”.

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Qualifications

Our licensing regulations require extensive onboarding activities for anyone working with children. Because of this, Devereux Florida is unable to accommodate students seeking short internships and practicums. Field placements are expected to last at least two semesters to be considered for an internship.

• Valid FL driver’s license required
• Successfully pass required medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
• Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults—and their families—every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives—by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide—every day—for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity—offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors—is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world—one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE