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Behavioral Health Intern, PT Day Shift, Inpatient Behavioral Health

Adventist HealthCare·Rockville, Maryland

$18 - $23/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The intern will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapies to clients. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment strategies and coordinate discharge planning with community resources.

AHC SGMC Behavioral Health

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Shady Grove Medical Center - Behavioral Health seeks to hire an experienced Intern who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Behavioral Health Intern you will

Initiates and implements complete, comprehensive psychosocial assessments

Provides individual, group, and family therapies to clients and their families

Participates in and interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes

Assesses and intervenes in cases of suspected/disclosed child/adult neglect/abuse issues Documents services provided and disseminates information/reports to community referral sources and agencies, i.e., DJJ, DSS, HHS, APS, CPS, LCC, etc

Co-Ordinates with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, and community resources aftercare and supportive services to ensure a successful discharge planning process. Promotes positive patient-family-community relations

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to diffuse psychotic and/or behavioral crises to ensure client, unit, and staff safety an stability

Initiates and implements complete, comprehensive psychosocial assessments

Qualifications

include:

  • Masters degree program completion preferred, will work with BS in Social Work under certain parameters

Work Schedule

This is an unpaid internship. Agreement with

  • University of Maryland Baltimore, Bowie State University, and Walden University for candidate consideration.
  • Employment
  • Type: Part-time
  • Hours per
  • Week: 16-24 hrs/week
  • Typical
  • Daily
  • Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Friday 8am-3pm
  • Shift
  • Type: Day
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: None
  • Holiday
  • Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

Pay Range

$18.00 - $22.79

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free Employee parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Requirements

Candidates should preferably be enrolled in or have completed a Master's degree program, though a BS in Social Work may be accepted under certain parameters. The position requires the ability to handle behavioral crises and document services for various community agencies.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Therapy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Case Documentation
  • Behavioral Health Care

Benefits

  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • Free Employee parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $23/hr
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Adventist HealthCare

Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, Md., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our...

Salary listed on 225 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles remain steady in Maryland

Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.

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