2026 Intern- Nursing

About the role

MHMR’s Learning and Development Department offers a wide array of internship opportunities to meet the growing demand for agency supports and services. 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 student’s field‑experience program. This is an experiential position intended to meet practicum and field‑placement course requirements for degree programs, providing on‑the‑job experience to learn role requirements, expectations, and apply theoretical knowledge.

Essential Functions

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

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Abilities

• Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable procedures related to the respective fields of:
  • Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Nursing Leadership

Internal & External Customer Service

• Extensive interaction with internal team members, agency personnel, and external contacts.
• Above‑average written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate compassion, trauma‑informed care, and safety practices including suicide‑safe care.

Travel

• Driving to and from locations for work and possible travel to agency program sites.
• Interns must have a license in good standing and be covered by school liability insurance.
• If a personal vehicle is used, maintaining personal auto‑insurance coverage is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program. Affiliation between MHMR and the school program is 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 course.
  • Must pass a criminal background history check.
  • Must pass drug and TB screening.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Testing Requirements: Drug and TB screening.
• Lifting Requirements: None.