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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

NEOGOV is a provider of mental health and developmental disabilities services in Chesterfield County. The Summer Intern for Mental Health Support Services will participate in substance misuse prevention initiatives, assist in curriculum development, and engage in community events while gaining valuable experience in public administration and mental health services.

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Responsibilities

Participate in substance misuse prevention initiatives across the socio-ecological model, including conducting environmental scans and providing merchant education to tobacco retailers

Support curriculum development

Assist in design of social media campaigns and sharing information at community events

Perform other work as required

Qualification

Data entryOral communicationSubstance use knowledgeYouth development knowledgePublic service commitmentSocial media designTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum grade point average of at least 2.8

Ability to participate in the full 10-week program

Exhibit a commitment to public service

Genuine interest in learning about public administration

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

Strong oral communication skills

Strong data entry skills

Comfort talking about substance use and mental health related topics

General knowledge about youth and adolescent development and substance misuse trends

This internship is relevant to mental health; substance use and public health majors/careers

Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required

Record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months

Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview

Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date