RISE Intern-September 2019

The RISE (Residential Interns Seeking Excellence) internship is a thirteen month-long paid position that provides recent college graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the mental health field, while living on the beautiful, 300 acre campus at Eliada. FREE HOUSING is a benefit of this program, which also offers a built in network of support with other RISE Interns.

Eliada’s mission is helping children succeed and our core values include Faith, Hope & Love, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Individuals who are mission driven and share these values will be a strong match for this position. Eliada is an organization that values personal wellness and professional growth, and strives to create the optimal learning environment for students and staff. All employees have 24/7 access to a gym and recreation center with foosball and pool tables as well as a rock climbing wall. Our beautiful campus has hiking trails and tennis courts that are available to all employees.

Our RISE interns work as direct care staff, rotating every 1-2 months to gain exposure in Eliada’s five different psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) with children ages 12-17. RISE staff also gain experience with various treatment models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and ART (Aggression Replacement Training). They are also able to participate in our animal and equine therapy program, and many other therapeutic and recreational activities that we have in place for our students.

This is a unique chance to acquire job-ready skills and credentials that will put you ahead of the competition. Many of our former RISE interns have gained admission into top graduate programs after completing the internship. RISE Interns frequently stay on with Eliada after their 13 month commitment and transition into full-time regular employment.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field; requires qualities such as flexibility, leadership skills, a strong academic performance, and a history of community involvement; prefer volunteer and work experiences related to behavioral health or children’s services; must have a demonstrated ability to work in a high stress environment.

Salary Style-Stipend

Hours-40+