About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in the field of behavioral health. Interns will practice a wide range of clinical skills and engage in program development while supporting mental health initiatives across South Dakota.
What you'll do#
- Provide suicide prevention outreach throughout the state.
- Conduct mental health education activities.
- Gain practical knowledge of the behavioral health field.
- Participate in program development tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse economic, racial, age, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
- A strong desire to provide non-judgmental assistance to persons in need.
- Ability to manage complex issues.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with program staff and service providers.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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