Behavioral Health Intern

Salary undisclosed

Checking job availability...

Original

Simplified

Summary

Employment Terms:

This is a summer internship role (Duration: 10 weeks)
This is a hybrid role requiring in-person work three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)
Internship Start Date: June 2, 2025
Internship End Date: August 8, 2025
Estimated pay rate: $20 per hour for undergraduate interns, $25 per hour for graduate interns
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Access to a private workspace with reliable internet connection is required

Essential Tasks - In this job, you will:

Participate in internal and external meetings between Healthfirst, external agencies, NY State partners, and essential providers
Receive and respond to requests for information regarding provider and member-specific information
Generate ad hoc and repeat reporting to support the Behavioral Health department
Performs other duties as assigned and required

General Skills and Abilities - In this job you will demonstrate:

The ability to collaborate with other employees and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions
The ability to collect and analyze data to generate reports
Flexibility and ability to pivot between tasks/projects
The ability to keep to schedules and deadlines
Comfortability with written communication, such as email and instant messaging using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams
The ability to express when help or additional guidance is needed
A desire to learn Healthfirst care management platforms (training will be provided)

Digital/Technical Skills - In this job you will demonstrate:

Intermediate data management skills to be able to maneuver Microsoft Office applications, such as the following:

Education/Knowledge:

Undergraduate Students: Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited institution or have completed a Bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required
Graduate Students: Must be currently enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited institution or have completed a Master's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Social Interaction - The following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job successfully:

Oral communication: Hourly*
Email communication: Constantly
Instant messaging: Hourly*
Telephone communication: Weekly
Video communication: Weekly
Interacting with supervisors: Hourly*
Interacting with peers: Hourly
Interacting with customers: Hourly (via email communication to Providers)
During the initial training phase (Interactions can become less frequent as you develop in the role and understand tasks/responsibilities)

Job Stressors - Employees sometimes find the following stressful about this job:

Managing changes in routine
Interacting with others continuously
Exposure to increased auditory stimulation on certain days from working in an open office environment

Job Motivators - Employees tend to find the following motivating or rewarding:

Opportunity to gain valuable career experience and build a foundation for continued leadership development
Access to an immersive and interactive learning experience
Access to a high level of mentorship and guidance
Ability to have pride in their work as they are helping members in their community

The Specialisterne Recruitment Process:

Application

Fill out the online application and submit your resume to Specialisterne
Complete a follow-up discovery questionnaire to help us learn more about your situation, general skills, and how you work best

Assessment

Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a Candidate Profile (and work sample exercise if applicable) to showcase your job-relevant skills and abilities
A Specialisterne facilitator will book a 1-on-1 meeting with you to review and discuss your completed profile together

Structured Meetings

Managers will review Candidate Profiles and select candidates for a Structured Meeting to learn more about you and answer any questions you may have about the role, team, or organization
The employer will confirm selection decisions and extend offers before beginning the onboarding process

Workplace Support

Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job
All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Specialist after starting in your role