Intern

Job Description:

Job Title: Practicum Intern Student
Location: Saint Charles, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary

Are you a motivated graduate-level student pursuing a degree in counseling or social work? Join our Recovery Services team as a Practicum Intern Student and gain hands-on experience in mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-informed care. Under the supervision of licensed and experienced professionals, interns will participate in a variety of counseling services while developing essential clinical skills and professional competencies.

As a Practicum Intern Student, you will adhere to professional conduct and confidentiality standards and support the delivery of quality behavioral health services. Interns are expected to actively communicate academic requirements, required practicum hours, and expectations set forth by their educational institution.

Position Perks & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in behavioral health and counseling services

• Exposure to mental health, substance use, and trauma-related counseling

• Opportunity to learn from experienced clinical professionals

• Skill development in treatment planning and client engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of counseling services, including mental health, substance use, and trauma-informed sessions, under appropriate supervision

• Assist with the development of treatment plans and clinical documentation as assigned

• Communicate practicum requirements, scheduling needs, and school-related expectations clearly and timely

• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times

• Complete additional counseling-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Team members

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Enrollment in a master’s-level counseling or social work program is required for interns providing counseling services

• Bachelor’s-level students must be in their final year of study to be eligible

• Ability to meet practicum or internship requirements as outlined by the educational institution

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.