Intern
Centerstone
Summary
Masters Level intern (social work/counseling), will work collaboratively with the discharge planner and CSU/WIC teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans for Clients admitted into the CSU.
Job description
Summary of Position - Intern
Masters Level intern (social work/counseling), will work collaboratively with the discharge planner and CSU/WIC teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans for Clients admitted into the CSU.
Communicates clearly and appropriately; provides excellent customer service. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Meets one-on-one with each Client in CSU/WIC to collaboratively develop a discharge plan that addresses that Client's presenting problem/primary needs:
- Mental health: Outpatient appointment scheduling (psychiatric/counseling), safety planning, restricting access to lethal means, connection to follow-up programs
- Physical health: PCP resources and appointments as needed
- Substance Use: Relapse prevention plan, treatment resources and referrals as needed
- Housing: Resources and referral assistance as needed
- Financial, Legal, Social: Resources and referrals as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Perform basic electronic medical record computer skills
- Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills
- Knowledge base in community resources
- Skill in crisis intervention
- Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Therapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Enrolled in a Masters Level Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Enrolled in a Masters Level Program
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
- Perform basic electronic medical record computer skills
- Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills
- Knowledge base in community resources
- Skill in crisis intervention
- Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.