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APRN Intern

CompanyMID-FAIRFIELD CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER INC
LocationNorwalk
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain exposure to pediatric assessment, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. They will also assist in developing treatment goals and connecting families with community resources.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$1 - $2
Company Size
30
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
OUR MISSION: To provide to children and their families comprehensive mental health, evaluation, treatment, and prevention services, which promote optimal levels of functioning in home, school and community. At the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County we help children and their families recover from the trauma of behavioral health conditions affecting their quality of life. The children we work with are often the most at-risk and behaviorally challenged youth in our community. Since 1956, the Center has provided comprehensive behavioral health care to tens of thousands of children and their families. We provide (in both English and Spanish) a full range of prevention and treatment services to address virtually every facet of a child’s psychological, behavioral and emotional health. Our goal is to keep children and families healthy, functional, and at home, school and in the community in order to avoid out of home placement. We help children overcome behavioral and mental health challenges such as aggression, anger, frustration, depression, poor peer relationships, and other behaviors which put them at risk. The Center teaches coping strategies to assist children in making positive choices, graduating from school, and fostering harmonious family relationships. The Center’s services are available to everyone without regard to physical or mental abilities, gender, ethnicity or ability to pay.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: 100 EAST AVE - NORWALK, CT 06851
Position Type: Internship
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $1.00 - $2.00 Commission
Job Shift: Any

Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center is seeking Interns enrolled in an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program to join our team. This internship provides an excellent training opportunity for students interested in child psychiatry and the range of programs offered within our community mental health clinic.

Bilingual students (Spanish or Creole) are highly valued.

Interns will gain exposure to:

  • Pediatric assessment and psychiatric evaluation
  • Common pediatric psychiatric diagnoses
  • Safety considerations and monitoring related to frequently used pediatric medications

In addition, interns will observe and participate in:

  • Pediatric medication management appointments
  • Providing psychoeducation and parenting feedback
  • Assisting with the development of treatment goals

Interns will also gain a deeper understanding of working with clients who have neurodevelopmental disorders and learn strategies for connecting families with community resources to promote holistic care.

 

Qualifications


  • Must be enrolled in an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program
  • Internship hours will vary based on academic program requirements and as agreed upon by the on-site supervisor.
  • The agency operates Monday–Wednesday (9:00 AM–8:30 PM), Thursday (9:00 AM–6:00 PM), and Friday (9:00 AM–5:00 PM). The intern’s schedule will align with their primary supervisor’s availability.
  • Thursday attendance is strongly recommended to participate in intern seminars, trainings, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Interns will shadow APRNs during psychiatric evaluations and medication management sessions with a diverse population.
  • Interns will not be responsible for independently entering information into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • Complete all required documentation as directed by the supervisor.
Key Skills
Pediatric AssessmentPsychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementPsychoeducationTreatment Goals DevelopmentNeurodevelopmental DisordersCommunity ResourcesChild PsychiatryBilingual Skills
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services