Department of Behavioral Health: Social Work Intern

Department of Behavioral Health: Social Work Intern

Salary

$25.55 - $26.17 Hourly

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Paid Intern

Job Number

27-19710DBHsw-01

Department

Department of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 1st and 2nd year Master of Social Work (MSW), and Advanced Standing Social Work students. Internship placements are designed to fit student interests, meet local universities objectives, and enable students to achieve proficiency in the core Social Work Competencies identified by the Council on Social Work Education:

• Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
• Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
• Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
• Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
• Engage in Policy Practice
• Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
• Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
• Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
• Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

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 workers 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. DBHs 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 BSW or MSW program
• Applicant must have adequate malpractice insurance provided by their university or themselves
• The applicants university must have full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. Applicants can confirm their universitys current accreditation status at the CSWE website: https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Directory-of-Accredited-Programs.aspx
• Applicants 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 11:59pm July 31st, 2026.

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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.

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 San Bernardino County.

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Instructions: The information on this application and your responses to the following questions will be used by the Department of Behavioral Health to determine which applicants will be selected for interview.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02

Resume and/or CV: An up to date resume and/or CV MUST be submitted with your application. Please ensure that your document(s) are attached to the Attachment section of this application. Please note that if a resume or CV is not attached, your application will not move forward in the selection process.

• I have uploaded my resume and/or CV to the Attachment section of my application.
• I have not uploaded a resume or CV to the Attachment section of my application. I understand that by selecting this option my application will not move forward in the selection process.

03

Please select the option below that corresponds to your current level of education. The selection made below must be included in the education section of your application.

• Bachelor of Social Work
• 1st Year - Master of Social Work
• 2nd Year - Master of Social Work
• Advanced Standing Social Work Student
• None of the Above

04

University Information: Please enter the following information:

• Name of University - Practicum Director - University Address - University Phone - Anticipated Graduation Date

05

Please provide the month and year that you need to begin internship according to your academic program.

06

Will at least 12 semester (18 quarter) units be completed by the beginning of the internship?

• Yes
• No

07

Will you be enrolled in a practicum course at the start of the internship? If no, please indicate below when you will begin your practicum course.

08

Why are you interested in an internship position with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health?

09

Based upon your knowledge of the Department of Behavioral Health, how do you see an intern experience here fitting with your career goals?

10

Please provide a brief personal statement that tells us who you are. It is entirely up to you to decide what information to present.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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