Recruiting Intern
Job Type
Internship
Description
WHO WE ARE…
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.
For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …
Newport Mental Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Intern to join our team. As an HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of human resources while supporting the day-to-day functions of the HR department.
Essential Duties:
- Support full-cycle recruiting activities including posting positions, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and maintaining accurate applicant and candidate status trackers.
- Assist with onboarding and hiring logistics by coordinating pre-hire documentation, ensuring first-day readiness, and supporting compliance requirements related to hiring.
- Maintain accurate and complete employee and candidate records in both paper and electronic systems, including personnel files and recruiting documentation.
- Support HR operations through data validation for onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll coordination, and compliance tracking, and by maintaining operational trackers (headcount, vacancies, turnover, training completion).
- Assist with document management and version control for HR policies, SOPs, templates, and forms, and support standardization of HR operational practices.
- Participate in hands-on HR projects with a primary focus on recruiting, with limited exposure to HR operations, compliance, and HR leadership initiatives.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in compliance with HIPAA, employment law, and NMH policies.
Requirements
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Able to demonstrate professional work ethic.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
APPLY NOW
Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:
Human Resources
Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Tel: 401-846-1213
Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary Description
$18.00 - $20.00 hourly