Student Intern
Banyan Treatment Centers
Location
Templeton, Massachusetts
Quick overview
Interns will gain clinical experience by working directly with adult clients dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, applying classroom knowledge to real-world situations like biopsychosocial dysfunctions and family system challenges. Responsibilities include conducting clinical observations, assisting with treatment planning, engaging in supervised documentation, and observing various therapy sessions.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program for Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, and must be seeking to complete required Practicum or Field Placement hours. Candidates must also upload a Signed Intern Affiliation Agreement from their school liaison to be considered for this on-site opportunity.
Job description
Exciting Practicum Opportunity with Banyan Treatment Centers!
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking Clinical Interns to complete their Practicum requirements with a nationally accredited mental health and substance abuse treatment provider. This opportunity offers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world challenges in the behavioral healthcare field.
About Banyan Treatment Centers
Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, offering a comprehensive continuum of services with the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). With 18 locations nationwide and a Telehealth platform, we continue to expand our reach and impact through innovative care solutions and professional excellence.
Since our founding, we’ve remained committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that helps individuals achieve lasting recovery.
Why Complete Your Practicum at Banyan?
This internship will allow you to
- Gain
- Clinical
- Experience: Work directly with adult clients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Bridge
- Theory and
- Practice: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations, including biopsychosocial dysfunctions, family system challenges, and comprehensive care planning.
- Collaborate with
- Experts: Learn from licensed therapists and mental health professionals in a supportive team environment.
- Develop
- Documentation
- Skills: Receive hands-on training in electronic health records and documentation best practices.
- Understand
- Organizational
- Dynamics: Experience the structure, flow, and ethics of a licensed, accredited treatment center.
Internship Details
- Reports to: Supervisory Clinical Team (Licensed Therapists)
- Schedule: Begins Fall Semester (September 2025)
- Location: Baldwinville, MA (on-site).
Key Learning Objectives
- Conduct clinical observations and participate in therapeutic programming.
- Assist with treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Engage in clinical documentation under supervision.
- Observe individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Develop understanding of co-occurring disorder treatment and ethical care.
- Participate in team meetings and professional case consultations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- Seeking to complete required Practicum or Field Placement hours.
- Must upload a Signed Intern Affiliation Agreement from school liaison to have application considered.
- Must meet school eligibility for clinical placement.
- Demonstrates professionalism, a passion for mental health/substance use recovery, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Apply Now! Join an experienced team that’s making a lasting difference in behavioral health care. Complete your practicum with purpose at Banyan Treatment Centers!