Clinical Services Student Intern (Unpaid)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc., located in Temple, Texas, is offering an internship for a Student Intern Therapist. This position is designed for students currently enrolled in a Master’s level program in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. You will gain hands-on experience working with diverse patients facing acute mental health challenges.

Ideal candidates will have completed core clinical coursework and must be committed to professional skills verification and CPR certification. This role provides a unique opportunity in a vibrant healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Master's level program for Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Completion of core clinical coursework.
• Timely renewal of Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse patient populations.
• Lead clinical interventions under supervision.

Skills

Compassion for mental health

Observation skills

Clinical intervention

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's degree program

Job description

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (affiliated with United Health Systems) is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Student Intern Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a Master’s level program (Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy) who are seeking to complete their practicum or internship hours in an acute behavioral health setting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• You will gain hands‑on experience working with a diverse patient population experiencing acute mental health crises, substance use disorders, and complex behavioral challenges. Under the direct supervision of a licensed professional (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), you will transition from observation to leading clinical interventions.

About the Employer

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s degree program in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience: Completion of core clinical coursework and approval from the university’s internship coordinator.
• License: N/A
• Additional Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Basic Life Support) for healthcare professional’s certification, annual professional skills verification, and HWC (Handle with Care) behavioral management certification.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.