About the role#
Centerstone offers an internship for bachelor and master level students interested in mental and behavioral health. You will work within a clinic setting in Clarksville, Tennessee, gaining hands-on experience by interacting with clients and their families. This role focuses on children ages 1.5 to 6 years old. You will be supervised and trained by Centerstone staff throughout the duration of your internship.
What you'll do#
- Support individuals and families receiving mental and behavioral health services.
- Collect and manage client data.
- Participate in case management processes.
- Facilitate 1 to 3 meetings with parents during your internship.
- Assist with program duties to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
- Learn to clean, analyze, and visualize data using Microsoft Excel.
- Create one-pagers and presentations to communicate data findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
- A genuine interest in working with children and their families.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with data.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to commit to 20 to 40 hours per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Clarksville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Program operating days are Tuesday and Thursday, which are mandatory unless they conflict with academic requirements. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Requirements: Selected candidates must complete a background check and provide five references.
About Centerstone
Centerstone is a nonprofit organization focused on behavioral health and addiction care. It operates across the United States with over 10,500 employees. The organization provides mental health services and social supports to people of all ages. It also manages specialized programs for veterans and the military community. The headquarters is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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