About the role#
Our Outpatient Clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts, is offering clinical internship opportunities starting in May 2027. The program provides training and supervision for students to learn the role of a counselor or therapist within a multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare system. You will gain direct clinical experience in a setting focused on quality care and documentation. This internship is designed to prepare you for future roles in the mental health field.
What you'll do#
- Participate in training and supervision to develop your clinical skills.
- Gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
- Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM.
- Learn the responsibilities of a counselor, including boundaries, consultations, and the change process.
- Submit quality documentation that reflects medical necessity and treatment progress.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand departmental roles and treatment approaches.
- Adhere to federal and state laws regarding the provision of care, including confidentiality standards.
- Complete all required evaluation forms for both Arbour and your academic program.
- Review your internship goals and objectives regularly.
- Participate in feedback sessions regarding your recordkeeping skills.
What you'll need#
- A completed Bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment in the second year of a Master’s level program for a license-eligible degree.
- Ability to commit to the internship for a full academic year.
- Valid citizenship work documentation.
- Successful completion of a CORI check and drug test.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 start.
- Compensation: $15.00 per billable hour.
About UHS
Universal Health Services is a healthcare provider founded in 1979. The company operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It is a public company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The organization maintains a workforce of over 100,000 employees.
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