Behavioral Health Technician Internships
Behavioral health technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on clinical and behavioral support experience, mentorship from working behavioral health technicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{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 Technician Internship Market
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Tips for Your Behavioral Health Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester cycle suggests
Large behavioral health systems and hospital networks recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before spring semester begins. Smaller community providers and co-op placements post closer to start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Build a clinical proof artifact before you apply
Behavioral health technician hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three supervised observations, behavior data collection exercises, or role-play intervention sessions, noting the tools and techniques used. A linked case summary or behavior chart outperforms a blank work-history section every time.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which behavioral health employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller clinics and community mental health centers running their own cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach employers who never attend fairs.
Practice the behavioral health technician intern screen out loud
Behavioral health technician intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions on de-escalation, data collection accuracy, and how you'd respond to a client exhibiting a target behavior. Practice your answers out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a situation as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured internship pipelines built for newcomers
Many larger behavioral health organizations run cohort or university-partnership internship programs specifically designed to train people new to the field in behavior intervention and documentation standards. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your coursework and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 50% of the behavioral health technician internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you only spend time on roles you can actually accept.
Behavioral Health Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician internship?
Lead with coursework and documented projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For behavioral health technician candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a case log, observation journal, or supervised-session summary that shows you understand behavior intervention basics. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a behavioral health technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For behavioral health technician interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real client work, a demonstrated ability to follow behavior intervention plans independently, and available headcount on the team. Position for a return offer by treating every shift as a permanent audition, without counting on any outcome.
When should I apply for behavioral health technician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large healthcare systems and behavioral health organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before spring semester begins. Smaller providers, community mental health centers, and co-op programs post openings closer to their start dates, so new listings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are behavioral health technician internships paid?
Most professional behavioral health technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show what the employer discloses. Nonprofit and community-based placements are more likely to be unpaid or stipend-based, so check each listing's compensation details before applying.
What should a behavioral health technician internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects or supervised experiences rather than work history, naming the tools, frameworks, or assessment instruments you used and where reviewers can see the work, such as a linked case summary, behavior data chart, or observation report. Add relevant coursework in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or human development. Keep the entire resume to one page.
Are there remote behavioral health technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the behavioral health technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get behavioral health technician 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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