Clinical Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. They offer rewarding opportunities in various settings and are committed to being a center for learning and growth by developing future clinicians.
Job Description:
Centerstone’s clinical internship program in Illinois welcomes qualified master’s level students in social work, counseling, art therapy, music therapy, and related fields who have completed most of their coursework and have been approved for field experience. As a teaching clinic, Centerstone aims to develop reflective and effective clinicians through a team-based approach to recovery and internships.
Internship Details:
• Team Approach: Interns work with clinical staff as supervisors and mentors and participate on multidisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, social workers, recovery support specialists, and counselors).
• Learning Opportunities: Engage in multidisciplinary teams, employee resource groups for cultural humility and social justice ethics.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Centerstone is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging students from all backgrounds to apply and aims for staff that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
• Stipend: A nominal stipend is offered to help with costs. Acceptance as an intern does not guarantee the stipend or future employment.
• An internship can be viewed as an extended job interview.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Enrolled in a master’s level program (social work, counseling, art therapy, music therapy, or related)
• Completed most academic coursework
• Approved by university staff for field experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Effective communication (written, verbal, virtual).
• Familiarity with basic helping skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain an organized work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality (remote and in-person).
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective teamwork and independent work.
• Adaptability in learning situations.
• An initial learning plan and understanding of strengths/weaknesses.
• Beginning awareness of the impact of culture on self and others.
• Prepared to learn, be challenged, and challenge others.
Benefits (If hired):
• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
