This is not a paid internship position

MHMR’s Learning and Development Department offers a wide array of internship opportunities to meet the growing demand for agency supports and services.

MHMR interns serve in many ways, from providing administrative support to working in one of the many clinics located in Tarrant County. Internship activities may vary based on the requirements of the students field experience program.  

This is an experiential position intended to meet practicum and field placement course requirements for degree programs. This placement provides individuals with on-the-job experience to learn role requirements, expectations and apply theoretical knowledge.

I) Essential Functions

1. Follow and complete duties as assigned.
2. Complete applicable training requirements to participate in internship assignments.

II) Knowledge of Laws, Policies/Procedures, Skills, Education and Abilities

• Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable procedures related to the respective fields of:
  • Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Substance abuse
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Public Health

III) Internal & External Customer Service

This position requires extensive internal (team members, agency personnel) and external contacts. The position will accomplish this with above average written and oral skills.

B) Must demonstrate compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care

IV) Travel

This position requires driving to and from locations for work and may require travel to agency program sites. Interns are required to have a license in good standing and be able to be covered by school liability insurance. If personal vehicle is utilized for work travel, then maintaining personal auto insurance coverage is required.

Required Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program. 

*Affiliation between MHMR and school program needed

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older
• Valid Driver’s License, Student Visa, or Green Card
• Must be a student enrolled in a college internship, practicum or field experience course
• Must pass a criminal background history check
• Must pass a drug and TB screening

Required Experience
0 year(s)

Required Supervisory Experience
0 year(s)

Testing Requirements
Tests including drug and TB screening.

Lifting Requirements
None

Additional Information

*MHMR of Tarrant County (“MHMR”) and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruiting department. MHMR may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters herein after referred to collectively as “Recruiters"). Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact MHMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates – MHMR recruiting team or other authorized MHMR personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. For more information please visit our website www.mhmrtc.org