Careers

At Mental Health America, we offer enriching practicum and internship opportunities, supervised by experienced LCSWs and professionals. Our program is a two-way street, benefiting both the organization and the interns, who bring new perspectives vital to our mission. We welcome candidates at all experience levels, eager to delve into the behavioral health field. Our program is designed to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a range of learning opportunities:

• Mastering professional de-escalation techniques.
• Adapting to dynamic environments.
• Understanding diverse mental health diagnoses.
  Assessing needs and connecting resources.
• Enhancing empathy in difficult conversations.
• Developing solution-focused goals and motivational interviewing skills.
• Working towards various behavioral health credentials.
• Collaborating in a team-based, dynamic setting.
• Learning clinical assessment skills.
• Engaging in community advocacy and program development.

If you’re passionate about a career in behavioral health, our internship and practicum opportunities at MHA are a perfect starting point for an immersive and impactful experience.

APPLY TODAY

Contact Stafka Powlett, Clinical Director at [email protected] or call 765.742.1800