About the role#
Gain experience and insight into behavioral health as you work toward your degree. This internship is based in our Belleville, Illinois primary care setting, where you will see how we provide whole-person care.
What you'll do#
- Help facilitate integrated primary and behavioral health care.
- Respond to patient inquiries.
- Assist patients in understanding care processes and the financial aspects of behavioral health care.
- Link patients to resources as needed.
- Screen clients for social determinants of health.
- Make service referrals.
- Facilitate communication between patients, their families, and providers.
- Manage follow-up visits to ensure continuation of care.
- Arrange for language interpretation as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, exercise science, or a related field.
- Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus 2 years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.
- BHWET students are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Belleville, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Chestnut Health Systems
Chestnut Health Systems is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. It provides behavioral health services, addiction treatment, primary health care, and housing support. The agency operates multiple locations across Illinois and Missouri. It maintains a staff of over 750 employees and holds accreditation from The Joint Commission.
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