BehavioralHealthIntern

**If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an** Intern **Job Title: Behavioral Health Intern** Program: Adult Residential – Cape May Reports to: Program Director Part-Time 15-20 hours per week. Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week Non-Exempt **Supervisory Responsibilities:** None **Program Overview:** Our supervised residential programs support adults living with mental illness in achieving recovery, independence, and successful community living. The Residential Counselor Intern will gain hands-on experience in a recovery-oriented environment focused on skill development, personal growth, and community integration. The program provides structured, supportive services that help residents build daily living skills, strengthen social supports, and work toward meaningful life goals in the least restrictive setting possible. Interns will work alongside residential staff to support residents through individualized rehabilitation plans that may include residential counseling, daily living skills training, service coordination, crisis support, and medication education. This internship offers students pursuing careers in social work, mental health, or human services the opportunity to develop practical skills in community-based residential care while contributing to resident wellness, recovery, and quality of life. **Position Summary** : This Bachelor’s-level Internship provides hands-on experience in a supervised residential setting, supporting residents through trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. Interns assist with daily living activities, co-facilitate groups, participate in treatment planning, and gain exposure to clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in behavioral health, social services, or human services while developing foundational clinical and professional skills. As an integrated health organization Acenda values th