Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Organization Description

Stanislaus County has a variety of departments the assist with vital needs of the communities within the county.

Program Information

BHRS provides integrated mental health services to adults and older adults with a serious mental illness and to children and youth with a serious emotional disturbance. BHRS also provides outpatient and residential alcohol and drug treatment and prevention services and serves as Stanislaus County’s Public Guardian. BHRS has a strong emphasis on partnering with consumers and families, on providing culturally competent services and a belief that individuals can and do recover from mental illness and alcohol and drug addiction.

Services are provided in community-based locations throughout the County by over 500 staff in 80 County administered programs and community partnerships.

An MSW Internship with Stanislaus County can offer a unique, hands-on experience that can complement classroom knowledge and serve as a foundation to launch a successful public service career. Participants can gain real work experience by being responsible for projects in their area of interest while positively impacting the community and residents of the County.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
Address 
800 Scenic Drive
Modesto, CA 95350
United States
Website:
https://www.stancounty.com/bhrs/

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date
Behavioral Health Equity Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation, Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation Ongoing
Mental Health Services Act Planning and Implementation (MHSA) Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation, Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation Ongoing
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Program(s) 
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Advanced
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation
Social Work - MSW Intake
Social Work - MSW Stateside Advanced
Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation
Organization type 
Political Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Animal Welfare, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems, Restorative Justice, Science or Technology, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Social Transformation, Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Physical/Mental Abuse, Sexual or Domestic Violence Support Programs, Substance Abuse
Hours of operation 

 Mon-Fri. 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Maximum students 
10