Burrell Behavioral Health does conduct background checks on interns prior to orientation. The following document provides the full, detailed hiring policies and potential disqualification for internship:

Background Screening for Employees and Volunteers

Note these key factors that could cause the site to release an intern from match:

• Found to be convicted of, guilty of, pleaded guilty to or nolo contendere to any of the following crimes:
• Physical abuse of Class I Neglect of a patient, resident, or client
• Furnishing unfit food to patients, residents, or clients
• Vulnerable person abuse in the first, second, or third degree
• Is listed on the DMH disqualification registry
• Is listed on the employee disqualification list of the Department of Health and Senior Services or Department of Social Services
• Failure of a specified professional to report suspected abuse or neglect of a patient
• Found to be convicted of, guilty of, pleaded guilty to or nolo contendere to any of the listed felonies in the following website: Disqualifying Crimes
• Found guilty or pleaded guilty to a violation of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving with Excessive Blood Alcohol Content and who is found by the court to be an aggravated (3 or more) or chronic (4 or more) violator.
• Found to be guilty of any equivalent felony offense.

Burrell Drug-Free Workplace and Testing Policy:

 Burrell Behavioral Health has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality oriented and productive work environment.  Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of Burrell Behavioral Health employees, clients, and facilities.  For these reasons, Burrell Behavioral Health is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use in the workplace.

 As a part of the Drug-Free Workplace and Testing Policy, all applicants matched with Burrell Behavioral Health will be subject to the following required pre-employment testing:

•  All applicants must pass a pre-employment / post-offer drug test. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
• Drug tests include (but are not limited to) marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine use.
•  Applicants who refuse to cooperate in a drug test or who test positive will not be allowed to reapply/retest in the future. 

Any questions about this information or the full policy can be directed to the Burrell Training Director.

Burrell Behavioral Health reviews applications carefully with a team of administrators and clinicians to determine which applicants to bring in for interviews. The interview process typically includes at least four staff members (clinical and admin). Following all interviews, the selection committee convenes to share their thoughts and rankings of the applicants and a consensus is sought regarding which candidates to offer the slots. We typically look for evidence of good interpersonal skills and ability to connect rather quickly, previous clinical experience (practicum or other), and ability to provide reasonable answers to questions regarding theoretical orientation, evidence-based practices, etc.

 Applications will be reviewed and discussed by multiple providers/supervisors at Burrell and Jordan Valley. Specifically, this site looks for individuals who are self-starters and driven. Applicants should also be able/willing to travel.

In order to reduce the travel expense associated with interviewing, all participating NPTC sites participate in a Universal Interview day in Springfield, Missouri. Interviews can also be arranged at other times and places and Skype interviews are also possible. Please be aware that on-site tours are not a part of this interview process. However, some sites may approve a site tour at a later date if requested by the prospective intern. The ability or inability to attend a site tour at another time will not impact match rankings and this is not an option available at all locations.