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Internship Opportunities

Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) provide internship opportunities for students in the areas of Prevention, Child/Adolescent and Adult Outpatient, Emergency Services and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

CBH internships are unpaid.

Intern interviews are held throughout the year. You should apply at least 3-4 months prior to the start of your placement, whenever possible. Historically there are more applicants than available placements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive; we will only be able to contact those applicants who are being considered for an available spot to come in for a personal interview.

What to Expect as an Intern

Support. You will be matched with departments/programs based on your specific area of interests. You will be assigned an on-site supervisor who has the credentials required by the school or credentialing board to provide qualified supervision (if applicable).

Professional experience. All student interns will become a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at their placement site. Your time spent as an intern at CBH will be meaningful and relevant to your career field, which may lead to future employment.

Internship Opportunities

Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) provide internship opportunities for students in the areas of Prevention, Child/Adolescent and Adult Outpatient, Emergency Services and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

CBH internships are unpaid.

Intern interviews are held throughout the year. You should apply at least 3-4 months prior to the start of your placement, whenever possible. Historically there are more applicants than available placements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive; we will only be able to contact those applicants who are being considered for an available spot to come in for a personal interview.

What to Expect as an Intern

Support. You will be matched with departments/programs based on your specific area of interests. You will be assigned an on-site supervisor who has the credentials required by the school or credentialing board to provide qualified supervision (if applicable).

Professional experience. All student interns will become a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at their placement site. Your time spent as an intern at CBH will be meaningful and relevant to your career field, which may lead to future employment.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for our internship opportunities, you must be a current student at an accredited college or university and be in good academic standing. The length of the internship varies depending on the college or university requirements.

If your program of study includes any of the following concentrations, you are highly encouraged to apply for a CBH internship:

  • Substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment.
  • Human services and/or public health.

A vast majority of the CBH internship opportunities are ideal for students enrolled in graduate degree programs.

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above. It is important to make certain that you satisfy the minimum requirements before you apply for an internship opportunity.
  2. Verify with your school or program. You must be enrolled in a class requiring an internship or are completing a professional credential requiring an internship or residency. Confirm that your school/program has a contractual agreement in place with CBH.
  3. Submit the application packet along with a cover letter, resume/CV and written academic program requirements for internship. Email your resume to HR@colonialbh.org

CBH HR Department will review your application and contact you to discuss the next steps to joining our network of dedicated interns. Because of the volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who best match the needs of the program with an intern opening to come in for an interview.

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