Internship Program Manager - Talent & Education Partnerships
hace 3 días
Kansas City
Job DescriptionDescription: Are you passionate about mentoring future professionals and building strong academic partnerships? Do you thrive in a leadership role where your impact can shape the next generation of mental health providers? If so, we want to meet you. What You’ll Do As the Internship Program Manager – Talent & Education Partnerships, you’ll take the lead in shaping and expanding our internship program. You’ll build strong relationships with colleges and universities, supervise clinical and non-clinical interns, and create pathways for student success. This paid opportunity is a vital connector between Human Resources, academic partners, and internal departments—making sure our interns are supported, prepared, and positioned for long-term growth in the field. You'll also play an important part in upholding licensing and accreditation standards, supervising interns through their educational journey, and promoting an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. Your Key Responsibilities • Manage the full intern experience: recruitment, onboarding, placement, supervision, and evaluation., • Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and academic programs., • Provide group supervision, mentorship, and real-time support to interns in clinical and administrative settings., • Serve as a field instructor, ensuring alignment with licensing and academic program requirements., • Oversee all compliance documentation, partnership agreements, and intern records., • Work closely with HR to create a pipeline for intern-to-employee conversion., • Track internship outcomes and success metrics for continuous program improvement., • Coordinate intern schedules and timekeeping for academic requirements and stipend payments., • Support interns across multiple departments, ensuring well-rounded exposure and mentorship., • Ensure adequate resources and space are available to support intern productivity and comfort., • Provide client crisis support as needed., • Represent Wyandot Center on internal committees and in the community. Experience • Experience supervising interns in a clinical setting., • Strong familiarity with HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation., • Group supervision and mentorship expertise., • Strong communicator and relationship builder., • Organized and efficient—able to juggle multiple interns and university partnerships at once., • Natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow professionally., • Adaptable and solutions-focused, especially in dynamic clinical environments., • Culturally competent and inclusive in working with diverse intern populations. Why Join Us? At Wyandot Center, you won’t just manage an internship program—you’ll lead a vital part of our workforce development strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both our organization and the next generation of behavioral health professionals. This is a rewarding leadership role that combines people development, clinical insight, and strategic planning. Ready to inspire, mentor, and lead? Apply today and help shape the future of behavioral health in our community. Requirements: What We’re Looking For Education & Licensure • Licensed as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QMHP) by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board., • Preference for candidates with advanced clinical licensure and/or dual licensure.