Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. BHN is currently seeking students for an Addiction Recovery Counseling Internship within our My Sister’s House Program, which provides residential recovery services for women, including pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.

Why Choose BHN for Your Internship?

• Hands-on experience in a long-term, 24-hour residential treatment setting
• Opportunities to shadow clinicians in individual and group counseling sessions
• Direct involvement in intake, assessment, treatment planning, and referrals
• Learn to facilitate psychoeducational groups and support parenting education
• Exposure to co-occurring disorders and recovery-focused interventions
• Professional development through training, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Potential for post-placement employment with BHN
• Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real impact in women’s lives
  
  

About My Sister’s House

The goal of the My Sister’s House program at BHN is to serve women ages 18 and up, including pregnant and post-partum women and their infants, who are working to recover from addiction and improve their lives. BHN employees at the 24-hour long-term program serve the women by providing a range of services including counseling, educational services, living skills training, parenting groups, and more.

What You’ll Do as an Intern

As an Addiction Recovery Counseling Intern, you’ll develop clinical skills in addiction treatment by:

• Learning the intake process, including screening, assessment, and orientation
• Providing case management and referrals for a small supervised caseload
• Assisting with treatment planning and delivering psychoeducation to clients
• Shadowing and co-facilitating psychoeducational groups and individual counseling sessions
• Observing and supporting crisis intervention services
• Documenting services and clinical progress in line with program standards
• Collaborating with staff and external providers to coordinate care
• Building understanding of substance use, mental health, and recovery practices
  
  

Who You Are

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or certificate program in a related field (required)
• Working toward CADC or LADC II certification (preferred)
• Knowledge of substance use treatment and co-occurring populations (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interested in addiction services, women’s health, and family-centered recovery
  
  

Internship Details

• Flexible hours based on college program requirements
• Unpaid placement for academic credit only
  
  

We Hire for Purpose!

Since 1938, BHN has been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health and recovery services across Western Massachusetts. We support our interns and staff with the same compassion and dedication that we extend to the individuals and families we serve.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience in women’s recovery services as an Addiction Recovery Counseling Intern, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply for Internship” below or visit www.bhnworks.org to apply today.