Community Engagement Intern

Job Description

About the Company and Job Description

About Brightline:

Founded in 2019, Brightline is the leading comprehensive behavioral health platform for families. As a part of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), Brightlife Kids by Brightline aims to reimagine behavioral health care for California’s children and families by promoting social and emotional well-being, preventing behavioral health challenges, and providing equitable, personalized, timely, and accessible services for families with children 12 and under.

Job Description: Community Engagement Intern

Brightline is offering a unique internship opportunity for individuals passionate about community engagement and mental health. Interns will support Community Engagement Leads (CELs) in promoting social and emotional well-being among children and families as a part of the BrightLife Kids program. This internship is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience in behavioral health education, community outreach, and event participation. The team is also looking for individuals interested in connecting with Spanish speaking families.

Key Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: Minimum of 8-10 hours per week (weekly hours may vary)
• Schedule: Monday – Sunday (schedule will/can include weekend hours)
• Paid Hourly: $16.50/hr
• Location: Orange County
• Academic Credit: May be available depending on university requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Event Participation: Represent Brightline at community events, school fairs, and other gatherings. Engage with parents to educate them about Brightline’s services and the importance of child mental well-being.
• Health Education: Provide informative materials and conduct engaging discussions to raise awareness about child behavioral health.
• Community Outreach and Engagement: Assist in initiating outreach efforts via email, phone calls, and in-person meetings to establish connections with stakeholders in schools, faith-based organizations, and community groups.
• Support CELs: Work alongside CELs to help develop and implement outreach and marketing strategies tailored to specific communities.
• Data Collection: Track engagement metrics and report insights to help improve outreach strategies.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Brightline employees, gaining valuable insights into community health and engagement strategies.
• Skill Development: Enhance your communication, public speaking, and event planning skills. Learn to navigate public health systems and build relationships within diverse communities.
• Professional Experience: Gain hands-on experience in the field of mental and behavioral health, making a tangible impact on community well-being.
• Networking: Build connections with professionals and organizations dedicated to improving child mental health.

Requirements:

• Commitment to a minimum of 8 hours per week to community events.
• Perform all required tasks and functions with diligence and professionalism.
• Attend supervision, intern, and other meetings as requested and scheduled.
• Demonstrate relevance to career development and/or higher educational goals (life or work experience may be substituted for higher education).
• Strong communicator (both interpersonal and with supervisors).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of personal initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computer systems and software, including online research tools.
• Experienced working with multicultural populations.
• Energetic and friendly demeanor.
• Enjoy working with people and is comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Knowledgeable of pediatric mental health, public or community health, and community needs is a plus.
• 18 years or older and have completed high school or equivalent.
• Access to reliable transportation to commute to in-person events.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of this role: This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that may involve bending, kneeling, or reaching overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Bonus: Proficient in another language (e.g., Spanish).

Brightline’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Brightline believes that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to the foundation upon which their mission is built. They are committed to:

• Building a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care.
• Creating an environment that encourages employees to show up authentically, reach their highest potential, and have an equal opportunity to thrive.
• Systematically evaluating and improving inherent beliefs, observed behaviors, structures, and systems.
• Ensuring that every employee, candidate, client, and family they serve is valued and respected.

About Brightline (Company Overview):

Brightline is a therapy and psychiatry practice that delivers expert pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care to families and kids up to age 18. Brightline’s virtual and in-person outpatient services include diagnostic evaluation, therapy, psychiatry services (e.g. medication management), and psychological testing (to assess learning differences, school readiness, executive functioning difficulties [e.g. ADHD], and autism). In addition to Brightline’s generalized support, they offer focused programs including those that support anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors. Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results. They’ve been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation for several years — recent awards include the Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022) and Behavioral Health Business Companies to Watch Award (2024). Brightline is based in Palo Alto and is backed by investors including Boston Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Google Ventures, KKR, and Oak HC/FT.