Summer Internship 2024 - Behavioral Health

Internship Program

The CareSource Behavioral Health Intern is responsible for providing support on special projects, initiatives, and specific activities which will vary by assignment. We offer a 11-week, paid summer internship program for college students who want to separate themselves from the pack. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain real-world experience and prepare yourself for your career after college. The program offers:

  • The opportunity to work on projects that truly impact the company
  • Journey-to-the-Job seminars with CareSource leaders to network and learn about their career paths
  • An assigned mentor and access to former interns who earned full-time positions with CareSource
  • An opportunity to test what you have learned and discover where you want to go
  • The satisfaction of working with smart and motivated people while building new skills
  • The chance to experience a new city and a culture that reflects your values (flexibility for on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities)

Essential Functions:

  • Specific activities will vary by assignment
  • Provide support on special projects and initiatives
  • Create programming to support peer recovery, suicide prevention, and work force development
  • Review behavioral health team dynamics/responsibilities and the behavioral health strategic plan
  • participate in internal/external meetings.
  • Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Current college / university undergraduate or graduate student in a credited degree program is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Effective listening and critical thinking skills
  • Dependable, flexible and ability to maintain confidential information
  • Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Licensure and Certification:

  • None

Working Conditions:

  • General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Personalized orientation and mentoring programs
  • Company and job-specific training
  • Feedback opportunities throughout your first 90 days
  • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
  • Flexible work environment with remote opportunities and paid volunteer hours
  • Performance and personal growth goals with defined success metrics
  • Ongoing feedback process with your manager to discuss your progress and identify actions for continued growth
  • Potential for internal and external training and development programs, stretch assignments, expanded responsibilities and more

Compensation Range:
$33,200.00 - $53,000.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type:
Hourly