Specialisterne’s Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives are available to applicants who: 

1. Self-identify with the following neurodivergent labels or identities:

• Autism (including Asperger’s and PDD-NOS)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Intellectual Disability
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Tourette Syndrome

2. Have experienced barriers to finding and/or maintaining employment related to their neurodivergence

3. Are open to receiving workplace support from Specialisterne

Learn more about who’s eligible for Specialisterne’s Neurodiversity Hiring program and how the process works here: https://us.specialisterne.com/how-it-works/

Summary

• Organization: Healthfirst
• Team Name: Behavioral Health
• Job Title: Behavioral Health Intern
• Location: 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 (Applicants should be within commutable distance to role location)

• This is a summer internship role (Duration: 10 weeks)
• This is a hybrid role requiring in-person work three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
  • Access to a private workspace with reliable internet connection is required for hybrid work days
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)
• Internship Start Date: June 1, 2026
• Internship End Date: August 7, 2026
• Estimated pay rate: $20 per hour for undergraduate interns, $25 per hour for graduate interns
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Essential Tasks - In this job, you will:

• Participate in internal and external meetings between Healthfirst, external agencies, NY State partners, and essential providers
• Receive and respond to requests for information regarding provider and member-specific information
• Generate ad hoc and repeat reporting to support the Behavioral Health department
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

General Skills and Abilities - In this job you will demonstrate:

• The ability to collaborate with other employees and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions
• The ability to collect and analyze data to generate reports
• Flexibility and ability to pivot between tasks/projects
• The ability to keep to schedules and deadlines
• Comfortability with written communication, such as email and instant messaging using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• The ability to express when help or additional guidance is needed
• A desire to learn Healthfirst care management platforms (training will be provided)

Digital/Technical Skills - In this job you will demonstrate:

• Intermediate data management skills to be able to maneuver Microsoft Office applications, such as the following:
  • Transferring information and creating charts/graphs using Excel
  • Scheduling meetings and sending emails using Outlook
  • Creating documents and formatting text using Word

Education/Knowledge: 

• Undergraduate Students: Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited institution or have completed a Bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Graduate Students: Must be currently enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited institution or have completed a Master's degree within the past 12 months. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Social Interaction - The following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job successfully:

• Oral communication: Hourly*
• Email communication: Constantly
• Instant messaging: Hourly*
• Telephone communication: Weekly
• Video communication: Weekly
• Interacting with supervisors: Hourly*
• Interacting with peers: Hourly
• Interacting with customers: Hourly (via email communication to Providers)

*During the initial training phase (Interactions can become less frequent as you develop in the role and understand tasks/responsibilities)

Job Stressors - Employees sometimes find the following stressful about this job:

• Managing changes in routine 
• Interacting with others continuously
• Exposure to increased auditory stimulation on certain days from working in an open office environment

Job Motivators - Employees tend to find the following motivating or rewarding:

• Opportunity to gain valuable career experience and build a foundation for continued leadership development
• Access to an immersive and interactive learning experience
• Access to a high level of mentorship and guidance
• Ability to have pride in their work as they are helping members in their community

Candidate Assessment - To be considered for this role, compatible applicants: 

• Will be invited to complete a Candidate Profile to showcase your job-relevant skills and abilities as part of the Specialisterne assessment process
• Will be invited to participate in a Structured Candidate Meeting with the hiring manager(s)

Workplace Support:

• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job 
• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Specialist throughout the duration of the internship

At this time, Healthfirst will only consider applicants who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require visa sponsorship from Healthfirst now or in the future, to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

If you have questions, need assistance or would like to request support for any of these steps, please contact us at [email protected].


 

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