Title: OTC Nursing Student Location: Shalimar, FL, United States Posted Date: 2026-08-14
To be considered for a nursing student internship at Lakeview Center, a candidate must currently be enrolled at the Okaloosa Technical College.
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
Overview:
Level I internships are observation-based learning experiences designed to provide introductory exposure to behavioral health services, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional workplace practices within a healthcare environment.
This level is intended for students seeking introductory experience through observation, shadowing, and supervised participation in approved activities. Interns will gain insight into behavioral healthcare operations while developing professional communication, ethical awareness, and workplace readiness skills.
Educational pathways for Level I interns may include, but not limited to:
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Bachelor of Social Work Students
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Nursing Students
Internship opportunities are based on departmental availability and supervisory capacity. Placement is not guaranteed.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Prospective interns should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the internship program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the internship period. In addition, interns are required to:
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Adhere to dress and behavior guidelines.
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Participate in all approved activities structured by the internship supervisor.
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Complete, sign, and submit all documentation as directed by the internship supervisor by the requested deadline.
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Communicate with the internship supervisor throughout the internship experience, especially if concerns or problems need to be addressed.
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Evaluate and share information about the internship experience.
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Comply with the policies and procedures of Lakeview Center, Inc.
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Meet established criteria of the internship placement (not seek internships with family members; maintain passing grades, good attendance, and discipline records; etc.).
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Comply with training requirements.
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Have reliable transportation to and from the internship site.
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Cooperate with the intern supervisor; engage in the program as a learning experience; observe business etiquette; and abide by safety rules.
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Demonstrate honesty, punctuality, respect, courtesy, cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn both in the training classes and at the internship site.
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Remain at the assigned internship placement for the duration of the internship period except by mutual agreement of all parties.
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Maintain confidentiality guidelines.
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.
LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED
To be considered for a nursing student internship at Lakeview Center, a candidate must currently be enrolled at the Okaloosa Technical College.
About LifeView Group
LifeView Group is a nonprofit organization founded in 1954 and based in Pensacola, Florida. The company operates as a family of entities including Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment. Its work spans behavioral health, child welfare, and employment services for people with disabilities. The organization employs over 2,700 people.
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