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UHS · 3 months ago

Spring 2026 Outpatient Internship

WORCESTER, Massachusetts

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

UHS is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, and they are seeking interns for their Outpatient Clinic in Worcester, MA for Spring 2026. The internship aims to provide high-quality training and supervision to students in the mental health field, offering clinical experience in a multidisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare System.

Health CareHospitalMedicalPersonal Health

No H1B

Responsibilities

At the conclusion of the internship, interns should be able to:

State an understanding of the complexities associated with adequately diagnosing mental health and/or substance use disorders using the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)

State an understanding of the role, including appropriate boundaries, collateral contacts and consultations, of counselor/therapist in the change-process

Identify no fewer than three benefits of quality supervision

Identify no fewer than three benefits of the de-briefing process

Identify no fewer than three benefits of achieving state licensure and national accreditation

Demonstrate the ability to submit quality documentation that clearly identifies medical necessity for treatment, level of care and treatment progress

Meet the educational and internship requirements of their academic program

State an understanding of the characteristics and elements of successful multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment

State an understanding of the various roles and responsibilities of each department within the organization and how they interact professionally to provide quality services

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and standards of service excellence

Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws regarding the provision of care including confidentiality laws (HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2) and their role in developing organization policies and procedures

Qualification

Level ProgramMental Health DiagnosisQuality DocumentationMulti-disciplinary TeamworkHIPAA

Required

Must be a candidate who obtained Bachelor's Degree and is currently enrolled in their second year of a Master's Level Program for a license-eligible degree

Must be able to complete this internship through a full academic year

Candidate must possess appropriate citizenship work documentation

Candidate must pass a CORI and drug test, as well as any other pre-employment documentation