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Behavior Healthcare College Intern (20097179)

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with meaningful tasks under supervision, such as screening offenders for mental health symptoms, developing treatment plans, and providing evidence-based group therapy. Responsibilities also include meeting with incarcerated individuals, documenting encounters, assisting in re-entry planning, and psychological testing.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
28186
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for dedicated students to fill the position of a temporary Behavioral Health College Intern. 

  • This position will be filled at numerous State of Ohio institutions listed in the application once you apply
  • Multiple positions at various locations

 

THIS IS A TEMPORARY UNCLASSIFIED POSITION WITH A RANGE OF 10 - 40 PER WEEK. LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT AND NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED WILL DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SELECT BENEFITS. 

 

Schedules available are Part Time/Full Time/Flexible 

 

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the successful candidate embraces the core values of the Department and will serve as a role model for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
Based upon the individual’s school requirements and under the training and supervision of the Behavioral Health Operation,  a few of the meaningful tasks the successful candidate may assist with include: 

 

·         Screening offenders for mental health symptoms  

 

·         Developing treatment plans and participating in multi-disciplinary teams 

 

·         Providing evidence based group therapy 

 

·         Meeting with incarcerated individuals and documenting encounters using a SOAP note format 

 

·         Assisting in re-entry planning through dialogue, referrals, and skill-building practices 

 

·         Psychological testing

 

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.



 

Minimum  Qualification

 

 

MUST BE ACCEPTED TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND IN GOOD STANDING IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:

 
Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or Related Field
 

You will be required to produce official documentation from your college, if selected.
 
Experience working with Microsoft Office

 

 

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health 
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Listening, Coaching 

Key Skills
Active LearningAttention To DetailListeningCoachingDocumentationBehavioral Health
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