Advanced Clinical Practicum/Internship

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practicum/Internship Company: Easterseals Iowa Location: Des Moines, IA Posted Date: 2026-09-14T17:36:58-05:00 Job Description: DescriptionEasterseals Iowa is now accepting applicants for our Advanced Clinical Practicum/InternshipAdvanced Social Work Practicum or Mental Health Counseling Internship in our Brain Health DepartmentLocation: Easterseals Iowa, Polk County, IowaApplication Deadline: Open Until FilledAbout the Opportunity:Easterseals Iowa's Brain Health Department offers advanced clinical practicum and internship experiences for MSW students and Mental Health Counseling students seeking intensive behavioral health training.Students gain hands-on experience across services such as Outpatient Therapy, Crisis Stabilization Services, and Multisystemic Therapy (MST), working alongside experienced clinicians in both office-based and community settings.Advanced placements are typically completed over two semesters and range from approximately 600 to 800 hours, depending on your academic program requirements. This placement is best suited for students who are interested in community-based behavioral health services, nonprofit healthcare, and serving diverse populations across multiple treatment settings.Learning Opportunities:Students may have opportunities to:Provide individual, family, and group therapy under supervisionConduct behavioral health assessments and treatment planningParticipate in crisis assessments and interventionSupport Multisystemic Therapy interventionsFacilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groupsCollaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teamsDevelop competence in community-based clinical practiceQualifications:Enrollment in an accredited MSW or Mental Health Counseling programEligibility for an advanced, specialist, or clinical placement through the student's academic programInterest in behavioral health and clinical practiceStrong communication, professionalism, and teamwork skillsWillingness to provide services in community settings when appropriateApplication Process:Applications are accepted in the fall, and placement decisions for the academic year are generally made by the end of the previous calendar year. Placement availability is limited based on supervisory capacity. Applicants participate in an initial screening interview and a second interview with the Director of Brain Health, Tony Raymer.