Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

School-Based Therapist Intern (Unpaid) – August 2026 Start

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Centerstone is seeking final-year master's students for an unpaid School-Based Therapist Internship beginning August 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year.

This internship provides graduate students with the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience delivering behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a school-based setting. Under the supervision of licensed clinicians, interns will provide individual, family, and group therapy while developing skills in assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This internship is intended for students completing the final year of an eligible master's degree program whose graduate program requires an internship or field placement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Support children and adolescents experiencing behavioral, emotional, social, and academic challenges.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and assist with the development and ongoing implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate care.
• Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, team meetings, trainings, and other professional development opportunities.
• Maintain professional boundaries while adhering to Centerstone policies, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable school-based practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in person and through virtual platforms.
• Interest in providing behavioral health services to children and adolescents within a school-based environment.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, school staff, supervisors, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage documentation deadlines.
• Willingness to receive supervision, incorporate feedback, and engage in continuous professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing as a final-year master's student in an accredited program in:
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Professional Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Or another closely related behavioral health field
• The student's academic program must require or approve an internship or field placement.

Experience

• Previous experience in behavioral health, education, social services, or working with children and adolescents is preferred but not required.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Unpaid internship
• Start Date: August 2026
• Internship runs throughout the 2026–2027 academic year in accordance with the student's graduate program requirements.
• Open to final-year master's students completing required clinical internship hours.
• School-based clinical placement serving children and adolescents.
• Internship schedule must meet both Centerstone operational needs and the field placement requirements established by the student's graduate program.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$0.00--$0.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• 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

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.