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Social Work Intern

CompanyBright Harbor Healthcare
LocationToms River
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will be integrated into real-world work across various disciplines such as clinical, administrative, and community outreach to support individuals, families, and communities. The experience is designed to promote skill development, professional growth, and ethical practice within a behavioral health setting.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
157
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A TRADITION OF COMMUNITY CARING: Since 1959, Bright Harbor Healthcare, formerly known as Ocean Mental Health Services, has been providing counseling to the residents of Ocean County. What was once a single office and two counselors has grown to an agency of over 300 staff, with four outpatient offices, a school, several partial day program locations and many outreach and community programs. Since our first expansion in 1961, into our office site on Lien Street, our growth has always been in response to the needs of the community. Our current programs are available to adults, children, and families. We provide counseling, group homes, partial day services, a private school for children with emotional and behavioral challenges and more. We work with family members to create an atmosphere of support and understanding. And above all we help each individual to live the life they envision for themselves. The community has always been great supporters of Bright Harbor Healthcare. Because of the community fundraisers that built and sustained Bright Harbor Health in the early years, the donations and gifts that are given to our agency and the people we serve, generous grants and continued support of the private sector, local and state government, and the volunteers that make what we do possible, Bright Harbor Healthcare has been able to continue to grow and change as our community needs have changed.
About the Role

Bright Harbor Healthcare is deeply committed to developing the next generation of professionals through meaningful, hands-on educational learning opportunities. We view interns as valued contributors to our mission, not observers on the sidelines. Across clinical, administrative, community outreach, research, policy, and operational disciplines, interns are integrated into real-world work that supports individuals, families, and communities.

Our internship experience is intentionally designed to promote skill development, professional growth, and ethical practice within a behavioral health and social services environment. Interns benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals, exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to apply academic learning in practical, impactful ways. At Bright Harbor Healthcare, we invest in education because we believe strong learning environments strengthen our workforce, our services, and the communities we serve.

For descriptions of our programs, please visit our website at www.brightharbor.org/services

Available Opportunities by Program:

  • Integrated System of Care (Care Coordination): 2 Bachelor Level Students or 1 Master's Student.
  • Anchor House (Adult Group Home): 2 Bachelors Level Students or 1 Master's Student.
  • Bayside (Adolescent Partial Care): Seeking 1 Bachelor Level and 2 Master's Level students.
  • Beach & Chelsea Houses (Adult Group Homes): 1-2 Master's Level Students
  • Children & Families Outpatient: Seeking 2 Masters Level Students.
  • CREST (Crisis Resources & Emergency Support Treatment): 1 Bachelor's level student
  • Keeping Families Together - Ocean County (DCPP Funded Family Reunification Program): Seeking 1 Bachelor Level Student and 1 Master's Level Student.
  • Keeping Families Together - Monmouth County (DCPP Funded Family Reunification Program): Seeking 2 Bachelor Level Students.
  • The NOOK (Food Pantry): Seeking 5 Bachelor Level Students.
  • REAL Team (Recovery Outreach): Seeking 2 Bachelor's Level Students.
  • Shore Haven (Adult Partial Care): Seeking 2 Master's Level Students.
  • SHARE (Adult Residential Services): 1 Master's Level Student.
  • SOLAS (Senior Socialization): Seeking 2-3 Bachelor Level Students.

Eligibility: All internships must be completed for school credits. Intern candidates are expected to be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Interested students who would like to pursue this internship opportunity are encouraged to schedule a phone call with our Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Rebecca Kaul.

Required Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to ethical standards in social work practice
  • Opportunities to participate in trainings
Key Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailEthical StandardsSkill DevelopmentProfessional GrowthMentorshipInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation
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