Clinician Internships
Clinician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working clinicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover {{top_industries_phrase}}, with A Phoenix Rising, Behavioral Health Network, and Florida Counseling and Evaluation Services among the employers posting roles now.
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See related jobsWe are hiring a dedicated Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team and provide direct mental health support to individuals in our community.
- Provide group therapy, discharge planning, treatment planning, and assessments.
- Complete mental health assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
- Evaluate patient data and develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Complete progress notes in a timely manner.
- Utilize established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
- Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
- Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
- Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.
- Schedule is Monday - Friday
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Active, unencumbered Nevada State license required (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC or Board Approved Internship)
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred.
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful.
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines
- Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
We are hiring a dedicated Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team and provide direct mental health support to individuals in our community.
- Provide group therapy, discharge planning, treatment planning, and assessments.
- Complete mental health assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
- Evaluate patient data and develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Complete progress notes in a timely manner.
- Utilize established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
- Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
- Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
- Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.
- Schedule is Monday - Friday
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Active, unencumbered Nevada State license required (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC or Board Approved Internship)
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred.
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful.
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines
- Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
Clinician Internship Market
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Tips for Your Clinician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large hospital systems and healthcare networks recruit summer clinician interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before winter. Smaller clinics and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out your target employers by October and submit applications to structured programs first, then continue watching for rolling openings through spring.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Clinician intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your strongest evidence is documented project work. Put together two or three case studies, clinical scenario write-ups, or simulation reports that show your assessment process and the tools you used. A linked portfolio gives recruiters something to evaluate when your resume is thin on paid experience.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured clinician programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach openings that never appear at fairs.
Practice your clinical interview format out loud
Clinician intern screens typically involve patient-scenario or case-based questions where you walk through your assessment and reasoning in real time. Practice these out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you think through a case as much as the conclusion you reach. Run through scenarios with a classmate or record yourself until the explanation sounds natural.
Target structured clinical internship programs early
Large health systems and integrated care networks run cohort or rotational programs built to train clinician interns new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often offer broader exposure than individual department openings. Identify the programs that fit your specialty interest and apply in the first recruitment wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 33% of the clinician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you only see roles you can actually take.
Clinician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinician internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For clinician candidates, a documented case study or clinical project log gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a clinician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for clinician interns is consistent performance on real patient or project work, available headcount on the team, and clarity about return-offer timelines before your internship ends. Position yourself for one without counting on it by treating every assignment as a formal evaluation.
When should I apply for clinician internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large hospital systems and healthcare employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller clinics, specialty practices, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you catch both waves.
Are clinician internships paid?
Most professional clinician internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid clinical internships tied to academic credit requirements do exist, particularly at smaller practices, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a clinician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools and clinical methods you used, and link to case studies, patient-scenario write-ups, or simulation reports where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in clinical assessment, health systems, or your specialty area, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote clinician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the clinician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get clinician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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