10/30/2025
🎥 NBHP–WREDI Behavioral Health Summer Externship Spotlight
Meet Rodney, a passionate social work student who took a leap into the world of behavioral health through the NBHP–WREDI Summer Externship Program! 🌟
After hearing about the program from his university (Texas Southern University) faculty, Rodney decided to use his summer to gain hands-on experience in the field — and it paid off. During his four-week externship, he worked at West Oaks Hospital and The Women’s Home (Jacqueline House), supporting both veterans and women in recovery.
Rodney shared how this experience helped him apply classroom knowledge to real-world practice — from client engagement to understanding agency operations. Most importantly, it confirmed his passion for working with veterans facing substance use and mental health challenges.
His advice to future students? 💬
“Even if it seems inconvenient, take the opportunity! The experience, the connections, and the growth are worth it.”
Thank you, Rodney, for sharing your journey and inspiring future social work professionals! 💙
For more information about the externship please visit: https://www.nbhp.org/externship.html