Master's Level Intern - School Clinical Therapist (2026 - 2027 Academic Year) Available to MSU or UofM Students ONLY

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Cost Center 305 Caledonia Clinic Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Shift & Status IMPORTANT: This internship is open exclusively to University of Michigan (U-M) and Michigan State University (MSU) students. While the internship itself is unpaid, participants are eligible for a $25,000 stipend, distributed in equal bi-weekly payments throughout the duration of the internship. Stipend funding is provided through the HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals Grant. Who Are We? We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work. Master's Level Internship Program Overview: 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services offers a one-year Master's Level Internship Program for students in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work. This program is designed to support emerging clinicians as they transition from academic training into professional practice through structured, supervised clinical experiences across the behavioral health continuum. Program Structure The internship follows a developmental learning model that allows interns to progress at an individualized pace through four stages: Stage 1: Organizational and departmental onboarding Stage 2: Supervisor-led sessions with intern observation Stage 3: Intern-led sessions with supervisor observation Stage 4: Increased independence with ongoing supervisory oversight Clinical Placement Opportunities Interns may be placed in a variety of clinical settings based on program availability, educational requirements, and career interests, including: Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Residential Care, Child & Adolescent Services, Psychological Assessment & Testing, School-Based Counseling (K-12), Substance Use Disorder Treatment, and Urgent Care and Crisis Services Learning Environment Interns are integrated into interdisciplinary teams and supported through a structured training environment that includes scheduled didactic learning and exposure to Pine Rest leadership and clinical professionals. The program emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and preparation for post-graduate clinical roles. Why Apply to the Pine Rest Internship Program? Supervised clinical hours structured to meet graduate program requirements Progressive learning model that supports skill development from observation to greater clinical independence Diverse clinical exposure across multiple levels of care and specialty populations Interdisciplinary team experience within a large, well-established behavioral health system Strong preparation for post-graduate practice, licensure, and early career success Supportive learning environment focused on ethical, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care _______________________________________________________________ Intern - School Clinical Therapist What Will you Do? As an Intern at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. The Intern - School Behavioral Health Liaison is responsible to provide supplemental behavior health support for students, their families, and a resource for teachers , principals , counselors, social workers, and support staff . Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and monitoring of student behavior health plan and coordinating community-based resources . I t is also responsible for upholding the highest quality care, keeping with all standards and bylaws set by government agencies as well as Pine Rest. The Intern - School Behavioral Health Liaison must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization. Our Interns are driven to mak