PROS Intern

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request

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BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!

PROS Internship

The PROS Intern will gain hands-on experience in a community-based mental health rehabilitation program serving adults living with serious mental illness. Under the supervision of qualified clinical and rehabilitation staff, the intern will observe and participate in recovery-oriented services designed to help individuals achieve their personal goals related to employment, education, housing, wellness, and community integration.

This internship provides exposure to psychiatric rehabilitation, group facilitation, case coordination, recovery planning, and multidisciplinary behavioral health services while supporting participants in their recovery journey.

Learning opportunities

The intern may have opportunities to

• Observe and participate in individual and group rehabilitation services.
• Assist with psychoeducational, wellness, recovery, and skill-building groups.
• Learn about psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practices.
• Observe comprehensive assessments and recovery planning processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
• Gain exposure to OMH regulations and PROS service delivery requirements.
• Assist with participant engagement activities and community integration opportunities.
• Observe care coordination efforts with healthcare providers, housing agencies, vocational programs, and community resources.
• Learn documentation standards and electronic health record practices.
• Develop professional communication and therapeutic engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in supervision meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Complete internship assignments and learning objectives established by their educational institution.
• Participate in program activities and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Complete required onboarding, compliance training, and orientation requirements.
• Adhere to all BHSN policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Sociology, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Internship requirements
• Successful completion of BHSN onboarding requirements, including background screening as applicable.
• Attendance at BHSN's required three-day orientation program.
• Compliance with all agency, OMH, HIPAA, and program-specific requirements.
• Internship schedule determined in collaboration with the educational institution, student, and BHSN supervisor.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the internship, students will have gained knowledge of

• Recovery-oriented behavioral health services
• Psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Group facilitation techniques
• Community mental health systems
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Professional documentation and ethical practice
• The role of PROS services in supporting individuals with serious mental illness toward greater independence and recovery

This internship is intended to provide educational and professional development opportunities and does not guarantee employment with BHSN upon completion.

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all levels of the organization. We are committed to ensuring every team member can be their authentic self and thrive both personally and professionally. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence survivor status, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status, or any other factor protected by law.