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 Healthcare & Medical Services, with ABA Support Services, Optum, and National Youth Advocate Program among the employers posting roles now.
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Medical Management & Policy Intern
Independence Blue Cross
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
About The Department:
The Medical Management & Policy Behavioral Health team is dedicated to supporting whole-person health by helping members access high-quality behavioral health care and services. Through collaboration with healthcare providers, care management teams, and other stakeholders, the department works to promote positive health outcomes, improve member experiences, and ensure access to appropriate behavioral health resources. Interns will gain exposure to initiatives that support member well-being, healthcare quality, and care delivery.
Job Description:
The Medical Management & Policy intern will help support a new project to better understand our behavioral health (BH) provider network. The project entails cataloguing our community Behavioral Health providers, assessing and validating their capabilities (various medical and therapy disciplines) and producing a SharePoint site to aid care navigators seeking to match members in need with the most appropriate treatment.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Support initiatives focused on improving access to behavioral health services and enhancing the overall member experience.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, and maintaining information related to healthcare provider networks and community-based resources.
- Conduct research and analysis to help assess provider capabilities, service offerings, and areas of specialization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate information and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Help develop and maintain tools, resources, and documentation that support care coordination and operational processes.
- Contribute to the creation and organization of content within collaboration platforms and knowledge-sharing sites.
- Analyze data and summarize findings to support decision-making, project planning, and process improvements.
- Participate in project meetings, provide status updates, and assist with the execution of key project deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance resource accessibility for internal stakeholders.
- Present project insights, recommendations, and outcomes to team members and leadership as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to take detailed notes, organize information, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and summarize findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Interest in healthcare, behavioral health, provider networks, care coordination, or healthcare operations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Eagerness to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment.
- SharePoint experience preferred
Education:
- Pursuing a degree in Psychology
- Current Junior, Senior, or Recent grad up to one year
GPA Requirement:
- 3.0+ or above
Program Dates
Program Start Date: June 1, 2027
Program Completion Date: August 6, 2027
Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location
1901 Market Street, Philadelphia 19103
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
Medical Management & Policy Intern
Independence Blue Cross
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
About The Department:
The Medical Management & Policy Behavioral Health team is dedicated to supporting whole-person health by helping members access high-quality behavioral health care and services. Through collaboration with healthcare providers, care management teams, and other stakeholders, the department works to promote positive health outcomes, improve member experiences, and ensure access to appropriate behavioral health resources. Interns will gain exposure to initiatives that support member well-being, healthcare quality, and care delivery.
Job Description:
The Medical Management & Policy intern will help support a new project to better understand our behavioral health (BH) provider network. The project entails cataloguing our community Behavioral Health providers, assessing and validating their capabilities (various medical and therapy disciplines) and producing a SharePoint site to aid care navigators seeking to match members in need with the most appropriate treatment.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Support initiatives focused on improving access to behavioral health services and enhancing the overall member experience.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, and maintaining information related to healthcare provider networks and community-based resources.
- Conduct research and analysis to help assess provider capabilities, service offerings, and areas of specialization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate information and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Help develop and maintain tools, resources, and documentation that support care coordination and operational processes.
- Contribute to the creation and organization of content within collaboration platforms and knowledge-sharing sites.
- Analyze data and summarize findings to support decision-making, project planning, and process improvements.
- Participate in project meetings, provide status updates, and assist with the execution of key project deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance resource accessibility for internal stakeholders.
- Present project insights, recommendations, and outcomes to team members and leadership as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to take detailed notes, organize information, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and summarize findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Interest in healthcare, behavioral health, provider networks, care coordination, or healthcare operations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Eagerness to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment.
- SharePoint experience preferred
Education:
- Pursuing a degree in Psychology
- Current Junior, Senior, or Recent grad up to one year
GPA Requirement:
- 3.0+ or above
Program Dates
Program Start Date: June 1, 2027
Program Completion Date: August 6, 2027
Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location
1901 Market Street, Philadelphia 19103
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
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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 100% 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 0% 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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