2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERNINTERNSHIP Adolescent Behavioral Health Teen Thrive Program (23757)
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Job Location:
Paramus, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bergen New Bridge a not-for-profit safety net facility provides high-quality comprehensive services including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians mental health and substance use disorder treatment and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center including its Long-Term Care Division is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents.
The Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department surgical suites physical rehabilitation pharmacy laboratory radiologic services (including digital mammography) and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. Bergen New Bridge is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
BNBMC is looking to hire paid summer interns across a broad field of functions. Salary is $16.50/hour. We can provide up to 40 hours per week work schedules. Come join our winning team for the Summer of 2026!
Position Description: We are seeking a motivated and compassionate intern to join our Adolescent Behavioral Health Program. The intern will work under the supervision of our clinical team to support the delivery of behavioral health services to adolescents facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. This position offers a hands-on learning experience in a dynamic mental health setting and provides valuable exposure to clinical and therapeutic work with adolescents.
Client Support:
o Assist in facilitating individual and group sessions under supervision.
o Observe and document therapeutic interventions and client progress.
o Help with intake assessments and case documentation (under supervision).
o Provide general emotional support to adolescents in a safe non-judgmental manner.
Administrative Support:
o Assist in managing client files ensuring they are up-to-date and confidential.
o Support in scheduling appointments conducting phone outreach and coordinating between clients and the clinical team.
o Maintain and organize program-related documents and resources.
o Support research and data collection efforts related to client outcomes and program effectiveness.
Program Development:
o Help create and update educational or therapeutic materials for adolescent clients.
o Assist in organizing community outreach events workshops or support groups.
o Contribute to research on evidence-based practices in adolescent behavioral health.
Professional Development:
o Participate in team meetings case discussions and supervision sessions to gain insight into therapeutic practices.
o Shadow clinicians and participate in training opportunities relevant to behavioral health.
o Engage in ongoing self-reflection and feedback to enhance professional growth.
Assigned Duties and Tasks:
Provide direct support and assist adolescent patients with therapeutic activities and interventions (under supervision of clinical team).
Complete administrative tasks for adolescent patient charts including but not limited to setting up transportation managing client files maintaining and organizing program-related documentation and conducting phone outreach.
Assisting and facilitating call backs for scheduling appointments of adolescents (under supervision)
Participate in team meetings group supervision and case management to work with the clinical team to ensure development of patient treatment plans and ensure positive outcomes for patients
Provide general support to adolescents in treatment (under supervision)
Assist with the intake assessment process and assisting families with admission general program information (under supervision)
Education
Must have completed at least Freshman year of College/Trade School.
High School Diploma Required
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long term care to the gre ... View more
