Summer 2027 Start Experiential Therapist Internship

Rogers Behavioral Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health seeks an Experiential Therapist Intern to develop, plan, implement and evaluate experiential therapy across treatment areas. You will apply expressive activities within a psychiatric setting, ranging from arts/crafts to adventure-based and environmental activities, under university collaboration.

The role supports CBT elements, prepares documentation, and builds therapeutic rapport with groups while completing Rogers onboarding and required trainings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recently graduated in a BS/BA in art, music, dance, recreation or related therapies.
• Complete Rogers onboarding training before start date.
• Formal NCI aggression management training within 60 days of placement; recertification provided.
• Pass pre-placement Rogers background checks and health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and coordinate experiential programming in collaboration with the university partner.
• Complete documentation of treatment per Rogers policy.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic rapport with patient groups in a professional manner.

Skills

Experiential programming

Therapeutic rapport

Documentation

CBT basics

Group activities

Collaboration

Program design

Education

BS/BA in art, music, dance, recreation or therapy

Onboarding training completion

NCI aggression management training within 60 days

Background checks by Rogers system

Occupational health clearance

Job description

Summary: The Experiential Therapist Intern develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. The Experiential Therapist Intern will have a working knowledge of the psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following:

• Evaluate, plan and coordinate experiential programming.
• Complete documentation or treatment according to Rogers policy.
• Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Enrolled or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required.
• Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
• Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided.
• Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system are required.
• Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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