• Brain Health Internships

    EasterSeals Iowa (Des Moines, IA)


    Brain Health Internships

     

    Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=401+NE+66TH+AVE+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50313) • Brain Health

     

    Job Type

     

    Internship

    Description

    Advanced Practicums/Internships:

    Specialist Practicum/Internship – Brain Health Department

     

    Application Deadline: ongoing until end of the calendar year

    Description:

    Easterseals Iowa is seeking MSW students for specialist practicums or mental health counseling students for internships within our Brain Health Department. We offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple programs, including Outpatient Therapy, Crisis Stabilization Services, and Multisystemic Therapy (MST). You will work with a diverse client base, providing individual, family, and group therapy, conducting assessments, and designing interventions. This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about community-based work and want to build their clinical skills. This level of practicum/internship is typically 600 to 800 hours over the course of an academic year, though length varies by school.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Conduct individual, family, and group therapy in both office and community settings

     

    - Perform assessments and brief intervention work with various populations

     

    - Support Multisystemic Therapy with case management, assessment, and intervention implementation

     

    - Lead group therapy sessions, including DBT-informed groups and topics of personal interest

     

    - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care

    Requirements:

    - Enrollment in an accredited MSW or Mental Health Counseling program

     

    - Interest in clinical work and community-based services

     

    - We are able to work with students requiring flexibility for non-traditional hours (evenings/weekends)

     

    - Ability to work independently and in a team setting

     

    - Strong communication and interpersonal skills

     

    Please Note: Specialist Practicum students who do not wish to engage in community-based or non-profit work should not apply.

    Application Process:

    Application will be accepted until all positions are filled, generally by the end of the year. We typically support up to three advanced students per school year. Application process consists of phone interview with Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator, and 2nd interview with Team Leader.