BHS Student Trainee Placement - Adult Community

About the role#

This internship offers hands-on experience in the behavioral health field through structured observation, participation, and guided support. Interns work under the supervision of qualified professionals to gain insight into client services, treatment planning, and case management while supporting the daily operations of adult community mental health and substance use services.

What you'll do#

• Adhere to standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and confidentiality laws.
• Support client care by identifying client strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Assist in documenting and reporting client behavior and interactions.
• Participate in admission and orientation procedures, including safety checks and collecting vital signs or lab specimens as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions.
• Co-facilitate educational, skills-building, and recreational groups.
• Monitor client activities and serve as a positive role model.
• Observe detoxification protocols and assist with safety monitoring as applicable.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field (including Public Health, Health Administration, Biomedical Sciences, Sociology, Human Resources, or Criminal Justice).
• Official school approval and documentation for internship eligibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements in behavioral health settings.
• Ability to build rapport and support clients within professional boundaries.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software applications.

Location & details#

• Location: Columbia, Missouri.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.
• Status: Paid internship.