Intern-Behavioral Health-Flat Rate
Indiana University Health
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Apr 27, 2026
Position Title: Intern – Behavioral Health (Flat Rate)
Location: Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN
Shift: Part-Time
Position Overview:
The Intern in Behavioral Health supports patient involvement in treatment and education through participation in individual, group, and family counseling activities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and resource-appropriate services. The Intern assists with psycho-educational groups, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management, while gaining valuable experience in a clinical behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and educational activities.
Support individual, group, and family counseling sessions under supervision.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to promote coordinated care.
Assist in providing resources and education to patients and families.
Support psycho-educational groups and implement therapeutic interventions based on multidisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support daily activities and programming.
Adhere to principles of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office applications.
Develop and foster strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related mental health field.
Must be a recent graduate of an accredited Master’s program in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, no more than 120 days post-graduation.
0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience.
Certification in crisis intervention may be required.
BLS certification may be required.
Knowledge and experience with therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational groups, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Familiarity with state and county legal mandates related to child and adult protective services.
Understanding of human development principles across the lifespan.
Ability to provide a safe, supportive environment and employ crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with community agencies and healthcare providers.
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about gaining hands-on experience in behavioral health and supporting patients through their treatment journey, we invite you to apply. Join Bloomington Hospital and be part of a team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.
- Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
- With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
- At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
- Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.