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Your role at BHSN:
Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Healthy Families New York (HFNY) program as an Unpaid Intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in supporting families, promoting child health and development, and learning evidence-based home visiting practices under the guidance of experienced HFNY staff.
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm with some flexibility needed on weekends or evenings (Not on a regular basis)
What you will do:
- Observe and assist in home visits and family support activities.
- Support documentation and data entry in compliance with HFNY program standards.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program development initiatives.
- Assist with outreach, engagement, and resource coordination for families.
- Gain exposure to public health, child development, and family support practices.
- Participate in every event for families, supporting the team in the planning and delivery of activities
- Have weekly supervision sessions
What we are looking for:
- Current enrollment in a relevant degree program (e.g., Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, or related field).
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work with families in diverse communities.
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and follow program protocols.
- Self-Starter, motivated and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
What’s in it for you:
- Hands-on experience in a nationally recognized family support program.
- Mentorship from experienced HFNY staff.
- Networking and professional development opportunities in behavioral health and family services.
- Experience to strengthen future career or graduate school applications.
Additional Information:
- This is an unpaid internship; academic credit may be arranged depending on your institution.
- Flexible schedule with a commitment of at least 32 hours per week.
- Location: 22 US Oval Suite 45. Plattsburgh, NY. Home visitors travel to various locations in the community
Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is committed to providing equitable opportunities and a welcoming environment for all interns.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program such as Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work with families in diverse communities
- Professionalism and reliability
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and follow program protocols
- Self-starter who is motivated and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Commitment of at least 32 hours per week
What We Do
Driven with a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and the communities we live in, the BHSN team is leading the way in the transformation of the healthcare experience. As a leader in behavioral health services, we are committed to strengthening individuals, families, and community life by bringing treatment, rehabilitation and support to our community. Using our integrated healthcare model and innovative approaches to service delivery, we provide our clients with an unparalleled experience. Our people are our difference. We are photographers, hikers, foodies, musicians, video game heroes, and every other type of individual. We embrace the unique talents and experiences each person brings to drive our mission of transforming care and enriching the lives of those around us. Since our humble beginnings as an orphanage in 1874, BHSN has evolved to include 24 human services programs and 300+ team members under the BHSN umbrella. In addition to full complement of mental health services, BHSN provides addiction recovery, care management, services to victims of domestic violence, housing, employment/education support, peer and youth/family services. Think you might be a good fit? Check out bhsn.org/careers to see all of our open positions!
