Entry Level Placement Officer Jobs
New grad placement officer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on recruiting exposure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Robert Half, Cloudzenix, and Saint Alphonsus hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Student Intern
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Employment Type: Internship
Shift: Flexible
Job Summary:
Are you a psychology student seeking hands-on experience in the behavioral health field? Join our team as a Student Intern and gain real-world insight into client services through structured observation, participation, and guided support activities!
This internship provides the opportunity to co-facilitate programming, assist in assessments, and support client care under the supervision of qualified professionals.
Interns will represent the agency in a professional manner and play an active role in treatment environments while learning about the essential functions of mental health and substance use services.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Real-world exposure to behavioral health services
Direct observation and participation in client care and team collaboration
Opportunities to co-facilitate educational and recreational activities
Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic requirements
Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals
Insight into treatment planning, case management, and program operations
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and confidentiality laws
Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions as requested
Support client care by identifying client strengths, needs, and challenges
Assist in documenting and reporting client behavior and interactions
Participate in admission and orientation procedures, including safety checks and collecting vital signs or lab specimens as needed
Monitor client activities and maintain appropriate documentation
Co-facilitate educational, skills-building, and recreational groups
Observe detoxification protocols and assist with safety monitoring for clients (if applicable to program)
Serve as a supportive, positive role model to clients
Participate in staff development activities and contribute to the overall treatment environment
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field
School approval and documentation for internship eligibility required
Additional Qualifications:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of confidentiality in behavioral health settings
Ability to build rapport and support clients within professional boundaries
Basic knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources
Proficient with computers and basic software applications
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Description:
Job Title: Student Intern
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Employment Type: Internship
Shift: Flexible
Job Summary:
Are you a psychology student seeking hands-on experience in the behavioral health field? Join our team as a Student Intern and gain real-world insight into client services through structured observation, participation, and guided support activities!
This internship provides the opportunity to co-facilitate programming, assist in assessments, and support client care under the supervision of qualified professionals.
Interns will represent the agency in a professional manner and play an active role in treatment environments while learning about the essential functions of mental health and substance use services.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Real-world exposure to behavioral health services
Direct observation and participation in client care and team collaboration
Opportunities to co-facilitate educational and recreational activities
Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic requirements
Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals
Insight into treatment planning, case management, and program operations
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and confidentiality laws
Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions as requested
Support client care by identifying client strengths, needs, and challenges
Assist in documenting and reporting client behavior and interactions
Participate in admission and orientation procedures, including safety checks and collecting vital signs or lab specimens as needed
Monitor client activities and maintain appropriate documentation
Co-facilitate educational, skills-building, and recreational groups
Observe detoxification protocols and assist with safety monitoring for clients (if applicable to program)
Serve as a supportive, positive role model to clients
Participate in staff development activities and contribute to the overall treatment environment
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field
School approval and documentation for internship eligibility required
Additional Qualifications:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of confidentiality in behavioral health settings
Ability to build rapport and support clients within professional boundaries
Basic knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources
Proficient with computers and basic software applications
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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Entry Level Placement Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level placement officer job?
Entry level placement officer roles typically look for candidates with a degree in human resources, psychology, business, or a related field, though some employers accept equivalent internship or volunteer experience. Highlighting any recruiting, advising, or coordination work, even from campus organizations, gives you an edge. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and strong interpersonal communication skills are the qualities these employers prioritize at the entry level.
Which companies hire entry level placement officers?
Companies hiring entry level placement officers right now include Robert Half, Cloudzenix, and Saint Alphonsus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across staffing agencies, healthcare networks, educational institutions, and corporate HR departments, all of which bring on junior placement staff to support their candidate sourcing and onboarding pipelines.
Are there remote entry level placement officer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level placement officer roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements to support in-person candidate interviews and team collaboration. About 67% of entry level placement officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have real options in this field without limiting themselves to fully on-site positions.
Are these new grad placement officer jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior placement officer roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or relevant coursework, and values a portfolio of recruiting or advising projects over a long work history. If a listing mentions training programs or mentorship, it's a strong signal it's built for new graduates.
Which industries hire the most entry level placement officers?
Entry Level placement officer roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they manage high candidate volumes, frequent onboarding cycles, or specialized workforce pipelines that require dedicated junior placement staff to keep recruiting operations running efficiently.