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 New View Program, which serves women navigating substance use recovery through acute treatment and clinical stabilization services.

Why Choose BHN for Your Internship?

• Hands-on learning in a dynamic, fast-paced treatment environment
• Opportunities to shadow clinical staff in individual and group counseling sessions
• Direct involvement in intake, assessment, treatment planning, and crisis support
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Professional development through training, supervision, and collaboration with experienced staff
• Opportunities to make meaningful contributions while completing college credit requirements
• Potential for post-placement employment with BHN
  
  

About The New View Program

The New View program at BHN serves female-identifying individuals who have been civilly committed through the Section 35 court proceeding to a designated substance use disorder treatment facility. The program offers acute treatment services (ATS) and clinical stabilization services (CSS).

What You’ll Do as an Intern

As an Addiction Recovery Counseling Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience in substance use treatment by:

• Learning the intake process, including screening, assessment, and orientation
• Providing case management and referrals for a small caseload under supervision
• Assisting with treatment planning and providing psychoeducation to individuals
• Shadowing and co-facilitating psychoeducational group and individual counseling sessions
• Observing and supporting crisis intervention services
• Completing clinical documentation, reports, and other record-keeping tasks
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and consulting with other providers
• Deepening your understanding of co-occurring disorders and recovery models
  
  

Who You Are

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or certificate program in a related field (required).
• Working toward completion of CADC or LADC II certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with substance use treatment and co-occurring populations (preferred).
• Interested in clinical practice, addiction services, and recovery support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, professional, and eager to learn in a team setting.
  
  

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 addiction recovery counseling while making a difference in the lives of women in treatment, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply for Internship” below or visit www.bhnworks.org to apply today