Internship/Practicum 2026

Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties; Kentucky; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training opportunities

Potential for paid internships

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Kentucky is seeking candidates for a Clinical Internship/Practicum in Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology. Candidates must follow the necessary regulatory pre-employment standards which include completing background checks and a TB test. This position involves assisting in mental health services under supervision, providing hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Applications must include a cover letter and details on school requirements, which will be reviewed for selection.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or related program.
• Completion of a BCI and/or FBI background check, drug screen, physical, and 2-Step TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing mental health services under supervision.
• Complete required hours as per program stipulations.

Job description

MHS is THE leader in mental health services. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to the care we give, with a team of caring and committed professionals. We offer experienced supervision for those who are looking to grow as a professional in their field, as well as opportunities for growth, education, training and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

MHS Offers the following benefits for full-time (35 or more hours per week) staff:

• Medical (Anthem HSA with HRA)
• HSA, Including Employer Contribution with Biometric/Wellness Exam Verification
• Vision (EyeMed)
• Flex Spending (Limited, Medical and Childcare through Flores)
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• PTO, Personal Time & Paid Holidays
• Extended EAP Services for employees and their families
• Life (Basic & Voluntary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (One America)
• Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness/Accident (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (The Standard)
• CPR/BLS/First Aid/NVCI completed on site for staff
• Education and Training Opportunities
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

PT Employees are offered the following benefits:

• PTO/Personal Time
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

All candidates for MHS are required to complete a BCI and/or FBI background check, drug screen, physical (as required) and 2-Step TB test upon offer of employment.

Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Mental Health Services Open Positions:

Location: Clark and Madison County, OH

Job Id:903

# of Openings:1

Clinical Internship/Practicum

If you are interested in a clinical internship or practicum (Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) with MHS, please complete the attached application and attach a cover letter and information on your school and requirements for your program with your resume.

*Applications without this information will not be accepted. We do not accept internships/practicums not affiliated with a school based program and need.

MHS must have an affiliation agreement with all partner schools prior to the start of any internship. Internships may be paid or unpaid based on the programand needs of the organization. Interns and practicum students must follow the same regulatory pre-employment standards as employees (BCI/FBI, Drug Screen, TB).

All applications will be reviewed and selections may be based on number of hours needed, program stipulations, availability of supervision and affiliation agreements in place.

We will contact you if/when you are chosen for an interview. If you have immediate needs, please email [e-mail]

* We regret that not all applicants may be chosen for an internship.