Health - Suicide and Behavioral Health Prevention Internship
Health - Suicide and Behavioral Health Prevention Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Suicide and Behavioral Health Prevention Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Health Department
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 12 weeks Starting in June
Hours: 30 hours a week
Telework: Mostly remote with office location available
Building Physical Location: 209 SW 4th Ave Portland OR 97204
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency:No
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does the Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention team Do
Using trauma informed collaborative culturally responsive and creative tools our program provides an array of suicide and behavioral health prevention and postvention services. Our primary ways of supporting the community include technical assistance consultation training and program development. From our GetTrainedToHelp community training website to supporting community responses to suicide and violence our program engages with community through organization support and prevention education for all.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Support our Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition through activities and outreach.
Learn and provide support for suicide and behavioral health prevention training in the community.
Explore suicide and behavioral health prevention and postvention through shadowing team members
Participate in general outreach events and research opportunities for community event engagement
Assist in the research and development of a resource guide that focuses on culturally relevant/appropriate postvention supports available in Multnomah County.
Learning Outcomes:
A broad understanding of suicide prevention strategies and impacts on community.
Skills to build coalitions across communities and organizations.
Knowledge of evidence based and culturally response suicide intervention strategies along with multiple course certificates.
Increased ability to advocate for practices that bring hope and healing to diverse communities.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Ability to listen to accounts of death/suicide/violence and ask for support as needed
Basic data entry and documentation skills
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
