Student Summer Externship - Behavioral Health

We appreciate your interest in our organization and assure you that we are sincerely interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will help us potentially place you in a position that meets your objectives and those of the organization. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, or any related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, gender expression, military status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability (mental or physical).
KHS reasonably expects to pay starting compensation for the part time position of Student Summer Externship – Behavioral Health $19.00 hourly.
Our Mission.. Kern Health Systems is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.
Extern Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and reliable extern to become a part of our expanding program. In this role, you will need to acquaint yourself with the resources available in the community for those individuals with Behavioral Health challenges. Your responsibilities will include engaging with members and expand your knowledge regarding social determinants of health. In addition to office duties, the extern will have the opportunity to meet managers and executives.
Extern Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory organization, updates, and tracking
• Updating Tracking spreadsheets
• Print, Scan, and filing documents.
• Data entry
• Basic clerical duties, including answering phones and taking referrals

Extern requirements and qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in high school, college, or university.
• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be available for the entire summer break, flexible hours, Monday - Friday (with the exception of planned vacation or needed days off to be discussed with department).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.