Student Internship

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SBH) welcomes both on-campus and online students to join a prominent provider in Integrated Behavioral Health Services. This is your opportunity to embark on a learning experience at one of our various locations statewide. SBH offers unpaid internship opportunities for individuals whose degree program requires an internship throughout the spring, summer, and fall terms. Guided by our licensed professionals you will gain and cultivate skills and knowledge in a multidisciplinary setting. This invaluable hands-on experience will empower you to become an effective contributor within your community and workplace.

Current & Future Employment Advantages:

Before, during and after internship you are able to start your career journey with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. SB&H offers the ability to work and intern at the same time! Current employees receive additional benefit options like tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, most partnered school discount options, and much more.

Learning Experience:

• Provide crisis intervention
• Participate in therapy & skill groups
• Perform documentation of services
• Provide case management services
• Perform assessments & treatment plans
• Serve as an active member of your clinical team
• Participate in actives related to your education plan
• Participate in Counseling Services (for graduate students only)
  • All duties performed under direct supervision

Member Population:

• K-12
• Adults
• Families

Field Placement Program Options:

• School Based Setting (K-12)
• Substance Abuse Services (Adults)
• Licensed Inpatient Facilities (Adults)
• Community Living Residential (SMI Adults)
• Prevention Program (children, adolescent, adults, and families)
• Integrated Care Outpatient Clinics (children, adolescent, adults, and families)

Location Options:

• Phoenix Metropolitan Area (East, Central and West Valley)
• Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Payson & Prescott Valley)
• Mohave County (Bullhead City, Kingman & Lake Havasu City)

Program Services:

• School-based Counseling
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Prevention
• Outpatient & Day Treatment
• Community Outreach
• Cultural Competency 
• Licensed Inpatient Clinic
• Substance Abuse & Opioid Clinical Services
• Community Living, Residential & Housing Service

Benefits, Culture & Development:

• Field placement hours are flexible according to your availability.
• Internships are offered at all SBH sites during the spring, summer, and fall.
• SBH supports students in different grant programs.
• Trainings on case management, crisis intervention, activity planning and implementation, individual and/or group counseling services.
• Staff and interns reflect the culture and diversity of the communities we serve.
• Caring professionals are here to support you personally and professionally.
• Explore new areas that help build current skills and future growth.

Requirements and Expectations:

• Degree program must require an internship and qualify for credit hours.

• Be currently attending or enrolled in an approved college or university.

• Adhere to agency work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional behavior
• Student is expected to self-manage school requirements.
• Adhere to work at the direction of their SBH supervisor.
• Some interns must be able to attend SBH required trainings (trainings are 1-2 weeks; during normal business hours)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age (some require at least 21 years of age)
• Pass a Drug test and other onboarding requirements 
• Must have or obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card (not paid my SBH)
• Physical and TB test may be required at some locations

Questions: Please email careers@SBHSERVICES.ORG with your inquiry, area of interest and current resume.

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspective, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

 SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination