Job Description

Job Title: Student Trainee

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: CB Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Student Trainee, where you will gain hands‑on experience supporting behavioral health services while learning directly from experienced professionals. This role offers a valuable opportunity to observe, participate in, and co‑facilitate activities that contribute to client care and recovery. As a Student Trainee, you will enhance services through engagement with clients, support treatment activities, and develop practical skills that complement your academic training. We are seeking motivated students who are professional, eager to learn, and committed to ethical, person‑centered care.

In this role, you will work under supervision to assist with daily program activities, observe clinical practices, participate in group facilitation, and support the treatment process while adhering to program expectations, confidentiality standards, and organizational values.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Observe and participate in behavioral health services under appropriate supervision
· Adhere to professional conduct standards, confidentiality laws, and ethical guidelines
· Participate in staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessions as requested
· Assist in identifying client needs, strengths, and areas of concern as part of the treatment process
· Co‑facilitate educational, recreational, or therapeutic groups alongside staff
· Support the admission and orientation process, including assisting with vital signs, safety searches, and specimen collection when applicable
· Monitor client activities and document relevant observations to ensure safety and accountability
· Maintain awareness of precaution protocols and ensure appropriate documentation
· Assist with screening and monitoring detoxification clients to support safety and recovery needs (Adult Programs only)
· Serve as a positive role model and represent the organization professionally
· Participate in staff development activities and contribute to overall program operations
· Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Nursing, or higher‑level academic program as part of internship or practicum eligibility

Additional Qualifications:
· Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to establish rapport with clients and work respectfully with diverse populations
· Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing mental health and substance use treatment
· Ability to follow program policies, procedures, and supervision guidance
· Basic computer proficiency and ability to use electronic documentation systems

Physical Requirements
· Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
· Ability to perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and documentation
· Ability to sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing
· Ability to meet the physical demands of a sedentary work environment

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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