Department of Behavioral Health: Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 08, 2025
  • Salary: $0.00 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Internship
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    The Job

    Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

    Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

    The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has exciting internship opportunities for Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Students . The mission of the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Internship Program is to provide a quality training experience that will prepare MFT trainees to become competent, effective, and ethical therapists. We value diversity within our staff as well as in our clients and are committed to providing a practicum experience that promotes respect, care, compassion, and understanding.

    Interns are paid at an hourly rate that is authorized and updated annually. Trainees are paid for hours worked (20 hours), except for holidays and other requested time off. Students are paid on a biweekly basis for the hours worked during each pay period. The Department does not provide health insurance for trainees but does provide worker's compensation coverage and 24 hours of sick leave coverage in a fiscal year upon working 90 days.

    Student intern positions are temporary positions and do not obtain status as a regular County employee.

    Follow this link for more information about the program .

    The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

    DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

    Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

    Follow this link to learn more about San Bernardino County

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.

    Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Applicant must be enrolled in a university program that meets the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements for MFT licensure
    • Applicant must complete 12 semester units or 18 quarter units by the start date of the internship
    • Applicant must have adequate malpractice insurance provided by their university or themselves
    • The applicant's university must have an existing standard contract with DBH

    Note: There is no limit to the number of students who may apply from a graduate program, and students need not be preselected by their school.

    Selection Process

    Application Procedure: Applications and Resumes will be sent directly to the department for selection. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm July 31st, 2025 .

    Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

    Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.

    Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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