Job Description

We are currently looking for Care Coordination Interns for the Spring 2027 semester!

Why not intern with Horizon? With Horizon you:

Have the opportunity to gain practical experience in your field of study! Plus, Horizon offers opportunities in a variety of settings that include our care coordination team. And the best part? You aren’t alone! You get to fly under the wings of our very own Care Coordinators and their supervisors!

Want to know more? Let’s talk about the technicalities! Direct experience opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

• Shadow Care Coordinator on visits with patients including home visits, phone contracts, ER visits, inpatient mental health visits, inpatient substance use visits, incarceration visits
• Assist with contacting clients currently in outreach to schedule appointments for intakes
• Explain qualifications of program and services offered to patients
• Assist Care Coordinators in linkage and referral process
• Attend community meetings with Care Managers
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Eligibility Requirements:

Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors Level program for Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Counseling, or other related Health and Human Services field required You are not eligible if you have already graduated from a degree program or if you are not enrolled in the programs listed above. This internship experience must also be a requirement of your degree in order to participate, as it is unpaid and for school credit hours only.

*Please utilize a personal email for this application, not a school email. You will need constant and continuous access to the email you use.

Location Information:

This internship is located at 1000 Young Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

Schedule Information:

Our internship supervisors strive to offer flexible schedules; however, placements are currently available Monday through Friday. During the application, you’ll be asked to provide your full availability so we can make the best possible match.

• This internship is for the Spring 2027 with a start date in January 2027 until May 2027.
• Applications will close on October 2nd, 2026.
• Placements will be confirmed by November 6th, 2026.

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full description.