Explore BHS Student Opportunities

BHS has undergraduate and graduate student internship opportunities providing on-the-job training in a hands-on learning environment. See below to learn more.

Student Ambassador/Liaison (SAL) Program

Through the Communication & Engagement (C&E) Team's SAL Program, undergraduate and graduate students are paid to perform hybrid, non-clinical work for 20 hours each week focused on health promotion, outreach, education, and community engagement related to behavioral health topics (e.g. stigma reduction, suicide prevention, and substance misuse and overdose prevention).

For more information about the SAL Program or for questions about upcoming recruitments, please e-mail the C&E Team at Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov using subject line "SAL Program Inquiry."

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  • Job Description

    Over the course of approximately one year (10-12 months; dependent on format of student's program and academic breaks), students perform the following core activities:

    • Assist with in-person outreach, education, and engagement efforts with the community and for the department
    • Assist with planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating events and projects
    • Develop tools and materials to be used by department staff and/or the community
    • Prepare and present content in a variety of formats and settings
    • Participate in training opportunities to enhance their behavioral health knowledge and communication and engagement skills
       
  • Participation Requirements

    Applicants must reside within 2 hours of San Diego County geographic borders and be able to provide proof of full-time enrollment in an educational/training program to be eligible for consideration.

    • Associate/Undergraduate: Students enrolled in at least 12 semester/15 quarter units, or 'full-time' as determined by student's specific program, at an accredited college or training program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree.
    • Graduate/Technical: Students enrolled in at least 6 semester/9 quarter units, or 'full-time' as determined by student's specific program, in a graduate/technical program towards an advanced degree (e.g., MA/MS, MBA, MSW, MPH, EdD, DrPH, PhD, etc.).
    • All applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better to participate.
    • Selected candidates should expect to engage with individuals and organizations from various communities and sectors and work a minimum of 1-2 non-remote days each week (i.e., out in the community and/or in-person at County offices) due to the nature of operations.
    • Weekly hours worked are typically scheduled between 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with some weekend events to be expected; students' specific hours per day are determined upon start, in partnership with their assigned Supervisor and based on students' availability.
       

    A minimum commitment of 10 months is required by the department, with a prospective 90-day extension available upon completion of a student's program, pending recommendation by assigned Supervisor and funding availability. 
     

  • How to Apply

    1. Complete online 'Student Worker-19090504-Undergraduate, Graduate/Tech and High School' application via Government Jobs. Students participating in the department's SAL Program are compensated through the County's Student Worker/Internship Program.

    2. E-mail a cover letter (1-page maximum), resume (2-page maximum), and proof of your Student Worker Government Jobs application submission*** to Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov by the recruitment deadline; either a screenshot image file or Adobe PDF file of your application received e-mail is acceptable.

    ***Applicants receive two separate notifications: 1) an e-mail confirming County receipt of their Government Jobs application; and, 2) a subsequent e-mail confirming their name has been placed on the Student Worker eligible hire list with an eligibility expiration date. Eligibility e-mails are typically received within 10-14 days of application submission. Both e-mails are sent from the 'Processing Unit' (info@governmentjobs.com).
     

Other Opportunities

Graduate Student Internships

For graduate students interested in completing their clinical practicum hours, required internship hours, or other opportunities at BHS, please contact BHSworkforce.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov. Please include a copy of your resume, number of hours needed, prospective start date and region of interest.

Other County Opportunities

You can volunteer or apply to other Student Work opportunities to help your community. No matter the role you will get training and experience to support your development. Explore the Internships, Student Workers, and Volunteering page to learn more about other opportunities to get involved with the County of San Diego.