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Social Work / Counseling Intern – Fall 2026 (Unpaid)

CompanyUHS
LocationHopkinsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will rotate through each Inpatient Unit, working with various populations served by the facility. They will participate in treatment teams and learn about the facility's impact on the community.
Internship Type
per diem
Company Size
673
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
About the Role
Responsibilities

Social Work / Counseling Intern – Fall 2026 (Unpaid)

Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.

 

Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/ 

 

Internship Summary: 

Students will be supervised by a Licensed Social Worker. They will have the opportunity to rotate through each Inpatient Unit, working with each population that we serve.  Learn how our facility impacts the community and participate in treatment teams with a multidisciplinary team approach. 

 

About Universal Health Services

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; and 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

Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a participating Master of Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Program:

  • The University of Tennessee - Memphis and Knoxville locations
  • Austin Peay State University (Counseling only)
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Belmont University
  • Lincoln Memorial University
  • John Hopkins University
  • East Tennessee State University
  • Liberty University
  • Walden University
  • Frontier Nursing University
  • Western Kentucky University
  • Chamberlain University

*Please note: We are only accepting internship applications for placements beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. We are currently only accepting applications from students who are enrolled in the following programs/schools. *

 

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Katelyn Latham, Recruiter, at katelyn.hedge@uhsinc.com or by phone at (270)-889-2121.

 

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. 

 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and oir subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters

Key Skills
Social WorkPatient CareMultidisciplinary TeamworkCommunity ImpactTreatment PlanningSupervisionInternshipPsychiatric Care
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation