Looking for a valuable internship opportunity to kickstart your career in the behavioral health field? Our internship at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you can grow and learn from professionals in the behavioral health field. You will have the chance to gain meaningful experience and make a difference in the community.

This will be an unpaid fall semester internship. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey towards building a brighter future for those in our community living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Let us introduce ourselves

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

What would you do as AN Intern

At Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, we prioritize the growth and development of future practitioners in the behavioral healthcare field. Our internship and practicum programs are designed to provide a rich training experience with diverse clinical opportunities that align with the training or credentialing requirements of the student's affiliated institution. We place great emphasis on ongoing coordination and collaboration with our Training Program to create a personalized training plan, monitor the student's progress, and identify any additional support needed to ensure a successful learning experience over time.

Are you the Intern we're looking for?

Candidates must be current college students enrolled in a degree/certification program with one of our affiliated institutions, including the College of William & Mary, Christopher Newport University, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University, or Regent University. Applicants should demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, a passion for helping others, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

Join us!

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the internship for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.