Community Engagement Internship (BrightLife Kids)

Job Description

About Brightline

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, we 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. We’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.

Job Description: Community Engagement Internship (BrightLife Kids)

Brightline is offering an internship opportunity to support its BrightLife Kids program, a part of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), which aims to reimagine behavioral health care for California’s children and families. The program focuses on 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.

Interns will support Community Engagement Leads (CELs) in promoting social and emotional well-being among children and families. This internship is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience in behavioral health education, community outreach, and event participation. Brightline is especially interested in candidates who can connect with Spanish-speaking families.

Key Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: 8-10 hours per week minimum (weekly hours may vary)
• Schedule: Monday – Sunday (schedule will/can include weekend hours)
• Pay: $16.50/hr
• Location: Riverside & San Bernardino counties, CA
• Academic Credit: May be able to work with universities to provide class credit.

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.
• Skill Development: Enhance your communication, public speaking, and event planning skills. Learn to navigate public health systems and build relationships within diverse communities.

Requirements:

• Commitment to a minimum of 8 hours per week to community events.
• Diligence and professionalism in all tasks.
• Attendance at supervision, intern, and other meetings as requested.
• Relevance to career development and/or higher educational goals (life or work experience may be substituted for higher education).
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal and with supervisors).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of personal initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including online research tools.
• Experience working with multicultural populations.
• Energetic and friendly demeanor.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups.
• Knowledge of pediatric mental health, public or community health, and community needs (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: Lift and carry up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that may involve bending, kneeling, or reaching overhead.
• Bonus: Proficiency in another language (e.g., Spanish).