2027 Intern- Early Intervention

Description

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 student’s field experience program. This is an experiential position intended to meet practicum and field placement course requirements for degree programs. The placement provides individuals with 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, Laws, Policies/Procedures, Skills, Education and Abilities

Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Knowledge of applicable procedures related to the respective fields of:

• Child & Family Studies
• Child Development
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• Human Development & Early Childhood Disorders
• Special Education – Early Childhood
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Child Life

Internal & External Customer Service

• Extensive 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 may require 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 utilized for work travel, maintaining personal auto‑insurance coverage is required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program.

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 a drug and TB screening.

Experience

0 year(s) required.

Supervisory Experience

0 year(s) required.

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 (collectively “Recruiters”). Recruiters are 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, visit www.mhmrtc.org.