Clinical Intern – Behavioral Health Focus

Join the Mission. Change Lives. Grow With Us.At Winners Circle Group, we believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and clinically excellent care. We are a growing team of passionate professionals dedicated to empowering individuals and families facing mental health and behavioral challenges.Whether you're a licensed therapist, case manager, qualified mental health professional, or administrative professional — your role here matters. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is prioritized.If you're ready to be part of a purpose-driven organization that believes in both client transformation and team development, explore our openings below.📍 Multiple locations across Texas💼 Competitive benefits & training🧠 Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care🤝 A team that truly supports each otherWinners aren't just born - they're built. Join the circle.Behavioral Health Operations InternOrganization: Winners Circle Group of TexasLocation: Houston, TX (hybrid; some remote work possible)Schedule: Up to 20 hours/week, May – end of June 2026 (approximately 8 weeks)Compensation: StipendReports to: Shared supervision across a small cross-functional team (QA/QC, Admissions, Communications, People & Culture), with a designated weekly check-in leadStatus: Temporary, non-exempt internshipAbout Winners Circle Group Of TexasWinners Circle Group of Texas is a community-based behavioral health organization serving Houston and the surrounding region. Our work spans therapy, psychiatric services, community-based supports, and care coordination for individuals living with mental health conditions. We are committed to workforce development in behavioral health and to creating meaningful learning experiences for emerging professionals.About This InternshipThis internship is designed for an undergraduate student exploring social work, behavioral health, or a related human services field as a potential career path. Rather than a direct-service role, this position offers structured exposure to the profession of behavioral health through project-based work across administration, communications, quality assurance, and community resource development.The intern will spend the summer contributing to projects that support — but operate alongside rather than inside — our clinical and operational functions. She will leave the internship with a portfolio of completed work, a clearer understanding of what a career in community behavioral health looks like, and a network of professional contacts across the field.Primary Project (Capstone)Harris County Community Resource DirectoryThe intern will independently research, organize, and produce a current, practitioner-ready community resource directory covering housing assistance, food security, transportation, legal aid, vocational services, crisis services, and related social determinant supports across Harris County and the greater Houston metro. This directory will be used by Winners Circle staff to support members and referral partners.Deliverable: A finished, formatted resource directory (electronic and/or print-ready) with contact information, eligibility notes, and service descriptions — owned end-to-end by the intern.Rotational Project ContributionsAlongside the capstone, the intern will contribute to four additional workstreams, each led by a different team member: QA/QC — Training & Documentation SupportAssist in developing training materials, job aids, and documentation templates drawn from publicly available behavioral health standards (e.g., HHSC rules, CARF guidance). Work is limited to educational and reference materials; the intern will not have access to member records, audits, or compliance data. Mission-Facing Communications ContentDraft blog posts, social media content, and community education pieces — including content supporting Mental Health Awareness Month (May). Topics will center on general mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and introducing the public to community-based behavioral health. Centralized Admissions Unit — Outward-Facing MaterialsAs Winners Circle stands up a new centralized admissions function, the intern will help draft referral partner materials, frequently-asked-questions documents for prospective members and families, intake welcome packets, and process materials written from the member perspective. The intern will not be exposed to live intake queues, member data, or internal admissions workflows. Careers in Behavioral Health ContentConduct 4–6 structured informational interviews with Winners Circle staff across roles (therapist, clinician, QMHP supervisor, admissions lead, QA, clinical leadership, People & Culture). Produce written career profiles or a "career pathways in behavioral health" resource that Winners Circle can use for recruiting, onboarding, and community career education. This work also gives the intern direct exposure to practitioners across the field.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:Describe the structure of a community-based behavioral health organization and the roles within itIdentify key career pathways in social work and behavioral health, including relevant certifications and licensure progressionsDemonstrate familiarity with the social determinants framework and community resource landscape in Harris CountyProduce professional-grade written materials appropriate for referral partners, staff, and the general publicReflect on fit between her own interests and a career in social work or behavioral healthQualificationsRequiredCurrent undergraduate student in good standing, with interest in social work, psychology, public health, human services, or a related fieldStrong written communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projectsProfessionalism, discretion, and reliabilityPreferredCoursework in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, or communicationsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or CanvaPrior experience in a professional or community service settingImportant: Confidentiality & Conflict of InterestThe intern is currently employed by another organization operating in the behavioral health space. Because of this, the internship has been intentionally scoped to exclude exposure to Winners Circle's proprietary operations, member information, clinical workflows, competitive strategy, and internal business data.As a condition of the internship, the intern will be required to sign a confidentiality and conflict-of-interest acknowledgment at the start of her engagement. This acknowledgment will specify:The categories of information she will and will not be exposed toHer obligations regarding any Winners Circle information she does encounter in the course of her workHer obligations regarding her current employer's confidential information (Winners Circle does not seek, and will not accept, any confidential information belonging to her current employer)Expectations for professional conduct during and after the internshipWinners Circle will structure supervision, project assignments, and system access consistently with these boundaries.Supervision & SupportThe intern will have:A designated weekly 1:1 with a primary check-in lead for reflection, feedback, and career conversationProject-level direction from the lead of each workstreamAccess to professional development opportunities including observation of appropriate meetings and eventsA mid-internship review and an end-of-internship exit conversationWinners Circle Group of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.At Winners Circle Group, this isn't just a job — it's a calling. If you're passionate about helping others heal, grow, and reclaim their lives, we want to hear from you.Apply today and be part of a team that's rewriting the story of mental health — one person, one family, one community at a time.Let's build something meaningful - together.