Bachelors Intern

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Intern

Job Title: Bachelors Level Intern

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Program Info

Acenda’s School-Based Youth Services (SBYS) operates within host schools and is available before, during, and after school hours, connecting students with community resources and support. All youth are eligible, with services spanning mental health counseling, employment counseling, substance use education and prevention, preventative health and pregnancy awareness, primary medical linkages, learning support, healthy youth development, recreation, and information and referral for additional resources.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and facilitating student groups, workshops, and school-based activities that promote social, emotional, and academic success.
• Support daily program operations by calling students down for appointments, distributing and tracking passes, sending reminders, and assisting with student sign-ins and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate documentation, collect program data, and participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in working with adolescents and diverse populations in a school based setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency

• Mission-driven core

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program

School-Based Youth Services - Lower Cape May Regional High School (SBYSLCM)