Student Graduate Internship (BHRS)
There are two Student Graduate Internships available from approximately January – June 2025, each role is 16 hours a week within Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). The opportunities are hybrid within the office/field/remote depending on program needs. Please note, during the first 30 days, the roles will be in the office.
The internship with the Prevention and Early Intervention, BHRS Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) team will support efforts to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and support prevention and early intervention community programing to improve recovery outcomes. Proposition 63, passed by California voters funding MHSA in November 2004, aimed to expand and transform county mental health services. Marin County strongly supported the measure with 63% in favor.
The position involves the following key duties:
- Assist with coordinating the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program, a key part of PEI Community Trainings.
- Help organize PEI workshops/events to educate community members, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Assist in collecting and tracking demographic and satisfaction survey data.
- Use Excel tools to assist with analyzing data and create visuals based on survey results.
- Perform administrative tasks like coordinating print shop services, ordering/picking up supplies, food vendors and distributing outreach material.
The second internship position is part of the BHRS HOPE Senior Peer Counseling (SPC) program. SPC supports seniors in navigating the transitions of aging, such as loss of independence, isolation, and health challenges. The program offers emotional support and practical tools to help seniors maintain independence, adapt to change, and foster a positive outlook.
The position involves the following key duties:
- Assist with recruitment of volunteers for SPC program.
- Assist with training of volunteers for SPC program.
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as tracking and maintaining stats/data.
- Assist with management of support groups.
- Assist with community outreach/maintaining working relationships with community partners.
- Assist with soliciting referrals.
- Assist with organization events, such as SPC retreat, SPC Mixer, and Senior Fair.
Anticipated Intern Interview Schedule:
If selected for an interview, they will take place on Microsoft Teams on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Highly Desirable: Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.
Bilingual Testing/Certification: Please note if the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving differential pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The first 25 candidates who meet minimum qualifications will continue to the next step in the recruitment process. Additional applications may be reviewed in the order received as needed.
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The highly qualified candidate has experience with program coordination, data tracking and measurement including coordinating and logistics of mental health training programs, which may include coordinating trainings, assisting with volunteer recruitments and interviews.
This person will have experience working in collaborative community partnerships and demonstrates the ability to quickly learn new material, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. This person will show exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet program deadlines. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize and make sound decisions while meeting the needs and deadlines of the department.
For the Prevention and Early Intervention intern, our candidate will have interest in community mental health across the lifespan and have a foundational understanding of prevention and early intervention strategies.
For the HOPE intern, our candidate will have an interest in working with older adults along with having an interest in older adult aging experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be:
- enrolled in a graduate level program at a college or university, or
- within one year of having graduated, or
- a participant in a supervised program to meet licensure requirements of the State of California.
Additional minimum qualifications may apply depending upon the internship.