Job Description:

Job Title: Student Intern
Location: Hannibal, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Employment Type: Internship
Shift: Flexible
 

Job Summary:
Are you a psychology student seeking hands-on experience in the behavioral health field? Join our team as a Student Intern and gain real-world insight into client services through structured observation, participation, and guided support activities. This internship provides the opportunity to co-facilitate programming, assist in assessments, and support client care under the supervision of qualified professionals. Interns will represent the agency in a professional manner and play an active role in treatment environments while learning about the essential functions of mental health and substance use services.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

Real-world exposure to behavioral health services

Direct observation and participation in client care and team collaboration

Opportunities to co-facilitate educational and recreational activities

Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic requirements

Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals

Insight into treatment planning, case management, and program operations
 

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and confidentiality laws

Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions as requested

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

Monitor client activities and maintain appropriate documentation

Co-facilitate educational, skills-building, and recreational groups

Observe detoxification protocols and assist with safety monitoring for clients (if applicable to program)

Serve as a supportive, positive role model to clients

Participate in staff development activities and contribute to the overall treatment environment
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field

School approval and documentation for internship eligibility required
 

Required License/Certification:

None required
 

Additional Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of confidentiality in behavioral health settings

Ability to build rapport and support clients within professional boundaries

Basic knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources

Proficient with computers and basic software applications
 

Supervisory Requirements:
None

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.