OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Behavioral Health Fellows Program Intern
See how workforce strategy can strengthen a behavioral health system. You’ll support a program focused on recruiting, training and retaining behavioral health professionals across Allegheny County.
About Allegheny County DHS
Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) connects people in need with services that help. Each year, DHS and its network of 300+ community-based organizations serve more than 200,000 residents across Allegheny County. Interns contribute to real public-sector work while learning alongside professionals working in human services, data, technology, policy, communications and program operations.
What You’ll Do
- Help collect, review and quality-check program data.
- Participate in program evaluation meetings and support evaluation activities.
- Maintain organized program records and documentation.
- Compile reports and summaries using Excel and other tools.
- Collaborate with external partners and contribute to process-improvement work.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in behavioral health workforce development and program operations.
- Practical experience with data management, evaluation and reporting.
- Exposure to collaboration between government and external partners.
What We’re Looking For
- Coursework or experience in public health, behavioral health, human services, data analysis or a related field.
- Comfort using Microsoft Excel and working carefully with data.
- Strong organization, accuracy and time management.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in workforce development and behavioral health equity.
