Internship Opportunities with The National Council for Behavioral Health!

The National Council for Behavioral Health is the unifying voice of America’s mental health and 

addictions service and treatment organizations. For over 10 years, the National Council has offered internship opportunities to students of all ages who have an interest in applying their passion, education and skill set to projects at a national association focused on mental health and addictions. The National Council’s internship program brings together interns from various disciplines to professionally develop together under the auspices of the Business & Strategy Department, while being tasked out to specific departments of the organization to integrate into project teams and complete various projects and initiatives.

The National Council is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and commit ourselves to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

More About The National Council for Behavioral Health Internship Program

INTERN, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

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Responsibilities: 
The Intern will work directly with the Manager, Communications to conduct research, create written products, and contribute to general project management and support for a variety of projects, goals and strategies for the Marketing and Communications team. The National Council Marketing and Communications team supports a wide array of projects across the organization, including Practice Improvement and Consulting, Policy, Mental Health First Aid and more. We seek an individual with a passion for marketing and communications and an interest to learn.

Job Requirements:
· Any combination of education and experience that shows experience in marketing and communications.
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook).
· Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
· Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
· Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and the desire to be part of a committed team.
· Maintain regular and timely attendance.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
· Ability to multi-task and meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
· Comfortable in fast-paced, virtual working environment.
· Extensive computer usage.

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INTERN, PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT & CONSULTING

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Responsibilities:
The Intern, Practice Improvement & Consulting, will work directly with a practice area leader to conduct research, create written products, and contribute to departmental projects focused on improving clinical, financial, and operational practices within community behavioral health and other points of care. Examples of past intern projects and responsibilities include: literature reviews on evidence-based practices in behavioral health such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT); project summaries for our website and proposals for additional work; and survey reports which articulate practice challenges for policymakers and other external audiences.

The Practice Improvement & Consulting Department is organized into six practice areas: Health Equity; Health Care Delivery & Financing; Integrated Care; Mental Health & Substance Use; Leadership & Workforce Development; and Trauma & Resiliency. Based on need, the Intern, Practice Improvement & Consulting will span across these practice areas to conduct research and support project management of active initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In order to be eligible to apply, applicants must demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and research skills. Interested individuals must have basic knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
· Mental illness and addictions
· Healthcare reform
· Public policy
· Integrated primary care and behavioral health service delivery