About the role#
Tanager offers an internship within our Community Based Behavioral Health Intervention Services program. This role provides students with hands-on experience in the mental health field. You will work directly with children and families to address specific mental health diagnoses.
What you'll do#
- Provide skill-based services to children and families in home or community settings.
- Attend agency and community-based training sessions.
- Participate in community meetings and groups.
- Learn the agency processes, procedures, and standards.
What you'll need#
- You must be a student pursuing a professional placement in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Family Therapy.
- This position is designed for a Bachelor's-level internship placement.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- This is an on-site, unpaid, full-time internship.
- The term is rolling.
About Tanager
Tanager is a private non-profit organization focused on the well-being of children, young adults, and families. Founded in 1879, it operates out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization employs 234 people and provides services in behavioral health, therapy, and community outreach. Its programs include inpatient care, school-based services, and play therapy.
How to get in at Tanager
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