Behavioral Health Manager Internships
Behavioral health manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in treatment coordination and program oversight, mentorship from working behavioral health managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Judson Center, Metropolitan Family Services, and Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley among the employers posting roles now.
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See related jobsIf asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 205,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are now seeking a part-time intern for the fall to join our Behavioral Health Team at our Southeast Center!
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting with case management tasks such as intake, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, progress notes, care coordination, and more.
- Collaborating with other team members
- Locating resources for clients
- Co-facilitating treatment groups with team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's-level students pursuing degrees in psychology, social work, or counseling are preferred.
- Seeking students who are passionate about community mental health and who want to work across the lifespan with underserved clients
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to perform essential functions, required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the essential duties of this internship, the intern is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The intern is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. The intern may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 205,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are now seeking a part-time intern for the fall to join our Behavioral Health Team at our Southeast Center!
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting with case management tasks such as intake, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, progress notes, care coordination, and more.
- Collaborating with other team members
- Locating resources for clients
- Co-facilitating treatment groups with team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's-level students pursuing degrees in psychology, social work, or counseling are preferred.
- Seeking students who are passionate about community mental health and who want to work across the lifespan with underserved clients
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to perform essential functions, required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the essential duties of this internship, the intern is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The intern is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. The intern may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Behavioral Health Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Behavioral Health Manager Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role seems urgent
Large health systems and managed-care employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with cohorts filling before spring semester starts. Smaller community organizations and co-ops post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year and submit applications as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at behavioral health manager internship programs expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to assess instead. Document a clinical program design, a community needs assessment, or a quality-improvement project in a case study or slide deck, naming the frameworks, screening tools, and data systems you used.
Work campus channels and direct applications together
Career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters at these events often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center advisors frequently know which behavioral health employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller organizations running their own cohorts at the same time to widen your pool.
Practice the actual intern interview format out loud
Behavioral health manager intern screens typically include behavioral questions about client scenarios, ethics dilemmas, and team conflict, plus a brief case or program-design prompt. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a situation as heavily as your conclusion.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs first
Many large health systems and behavioral health organizations run formal rotational or cohort internship programs designed to train people new to the field, placing interns across clinical operations, case management, and program administration. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones at organizations you want and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the behavioral health manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can actually accept rather than sorting through placements that don't fit your situation.
Behavioral Health Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Assemble a portfolio or case file documenting a clinical program design, a community needs assessment, or a quality-improvement project, naming the frameworks and tools you used so recruiters have something concrete to evaluate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where behavioral health recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a behavioral health manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for behavioral health manager interns is consistent performance on real caseload or program work, available headcount on the team, and whether you clarify return-offer timelines before the internship ends. Position yourself by treating every assignment as a work sample, without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for behavioral health manager internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large health systems and managed-care employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications often open in September and October. Smaller community organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are behavioral health manager internships paid?
Most professional behavioral health manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display what the employer discloses. Nonprofit and community-based placements sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each listing carefully to understand the structure before applying.
What should a behavioral health manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects, naming the assessment tools, care-coordination frameworks, or data systems you used, and link to case studies, program proposals, or quality-improvement reports where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in behavioral health, social work, or public health. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote behavioral health manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the behavioral health manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts in care coordination, utilization review, and population health analytics fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them.
Can international students get behavioral health manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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