Behavioral Health Mentor Internship

Behavioral Health Mentor Internship

Voice Up Publishing Inc.

About Us

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is an innovative social impact organization committed to diversifying and strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Our mission extends to early intervention in high schools and comprehensive support for undergraduate students pursuing therapy careers, including faith-based counseling pathways.

Position Overview

1. Increasing representation of people of color in behavioral health professions
2. Supporting undergraduate students pursuing therapy careers, including faith-based counseling

Program Impact Goals

• Increase representation of communities of color in therapy professions
• Create early exposure to behavioral health careers
• Build sustainable pipelines from high school to practice
• Address cultural barriers in behavioral health education
• Support intergenerational mentorship

• Guide undergraduate students toward therapy careers
• Integrate faith-based counseling perspectives
• Create strong professional networks
• Develop cultural competency
• Build sustainable support systems

Key Program Components

High School Track: "Future Therapists of Color"

1. **Early Exposure Program**

• Career exploration workshops
• Professional shadowing opportunities
• Mental health awareness education
• Cultural competency discussions
• Community impact understanding

1. **Academic Preparation**

• College readiness support
• Scholarship information
• Application guidance
• Course selection advice
• Study skills development

1. **Cultural Enhancement**

• Cultural identity in therapy
• Community needs assessment
• Cultural healing practices
• Representation importance
• Community connection

Undergraduate Track: "Pathway to Practice"

1. **Academic Support**

• Graduate school preparation
• Licensure requirement overview
• Specialization guidance
• Research opportunities
• Clinical exposure

1. **Faith-Based Integration**

• Faith and counseling integration
• Spiritual counseling approaches
• Religious community needs
• Ethical considerations
• Multi-faith perspectives

Key Responsibilities

• Design mentorship frameworks
• Create educational materials
• Develop assessment tools
• Build support networks
• Establish community partnerships
• Create tracking systems

1. **High School Program**

• Partner with local schools
• Recruit student participants
• Match with mentors
• Coordinate shadowing experiences
• Track student progress

1. **Undergraduate Program**

• University partnerships
• Faith community outreach
• Professional networking
• Clinical site coordination
• Graduate school guidance

• Career guidance materials
• Cultural competency guides
• Faith integration resources
• Academic preparation tools
• Professional development resources
• Community engagement guides

• Background in behavioral health or related field
• Experience with mentorship programs
• Strong cultural competency
• Understanding of faith-based counseling (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Program coordination experience
• Community engagement skills

Program Initiatives

1. **Career Exposure**

• Professional panels
• Job shadowing
• Field visits
• Career fairs
• Student conferences

1. **Academic Support**

• College preparation
• Study skills
• Application support
• Financial aid guidance
• Scholarship information

1. **Cultural Component**

• Identity development
• Community connection
• Cultural healing traditions
• Representation discussions
• Family engagement

1. **Professional Development**

• Graduate school preparation
• Licensure planning
• Specialization exploration
• Research participation
• Clinical exposure

1. **Faith Integration**

• Spiritual counseling methods
• Religious community needs
• Ethics and boundaries
• Multi-faith approaches
• Community engagement

1. **Clinical Preparation**

• Observation opportunities
• Skills development
• Case studies
• Supervision exposure
• Practice integration

• Program participation rates
• College acceptance rates
• Graduate school admissions
• Professional placement
• Community engagement
• Cultural competency development
• Faith integration success

• 100% Remote position
• Flexible schedule
• Academic credit or volunteer position
• Duration: 3 months minimum
• Time Commitment: 10 to 15 hours per week

• Professional supervision
• Program development guidance
• Resource access
• Technology platforms
• Network connections
• Professional development
• Community partnerships

Send to

• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting:
• Mentorship experience
• Cultural competency
• Faith-based understanding
• Program development ideas
• Vision for diversifying behavioral health

Project Phases

**Phase 1: Foundation Building**

• Community needs assessment
• Partnership development
• Program framework creation
• Resource development

**Phase 2: Program Launch**

• High school recruitment
• Undergraduate engagement
• Mentor matching
• Program implementation

**Phase 3: Support and Growth**

• Progress monitoring
• Resource adjustment
• Community building
• Program expansion

**Phase 4: Sustainability**

• Impact assessment
• Program optimization
• Partnership strengthening
• Long-term planning

Equal Opportunity

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to creating inclusive mentorship programs that serve all communities. We actively seek diverse perspectives to strengthen our impact in behavioral health education.