• Participate in supervised practicum activities aligned with the student’s academic program and learning objectives.
• Observe and support individual, group, and community-based behavioral health services as appropriate to placement level and program needs.
• Assist with client engagement, recovery support, psychoeducation, case coordination, and documentation under supervision.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, trainings, and program orientation activities as assigned.
• Follow agency policies, safety procedures, documentation expectations, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to nonprofit behavioral health operations and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Experience with substance use disorder treatment, mental health recovery supports, crisis response, outreach, residential or outpatient services, and related program areas.
• Development of professional skills in client-centered communication, documentation, ethical practice, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented service delivery.
• Opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world service delivery in a supportive supervision environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited academic program requiring practicum, internship, field placement, clinical observation, or service-learning hours in behavioral health.
• Interest in serving individuals affected by substance use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness, justice involvement, or related barriers.
• Strong communication, professionalism, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to pass required background checks, screenings, trainings, and onboarding requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are helpful but not required.