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Summer Intern

CompanyAmerican Addiction Centers
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will gain practical work experience in various healthcare departments such as Finance, Marketing, or Pharmacy. They are responsible for adhering to established service standards while gaining exposure to healthcare operations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
731
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
19 hours
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About The Company
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle, environment, health, and co-occurring mental health disorders may play a part in his or her addiction to drugs or alcohol. We use evidence-based treatment approaches to help individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders to overcome daily struggles and establish a healthy lifestyle. Our Mission: To restore hope and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. United by compassion and a commitment to inclusive care, we provide a foundation for lasting recovery that saves and transforms lives. Our Vision: To foster a world free from the stigma of addiction, where quality treatment and support are accessible for all. American Addiction Centers is constantly building our brand and expanding our treatment services to meet the needs of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. In order to accomplish this, we need top talented professionals in all departments to help us not only achieve our business goals, but to also continue rescuing those battling addiction. We’d love to have your join our team! See our open positions at americanaddictioncenters.org/careers. Community Guidelines: We treat others with respect and communicate with courtesy. We encourage positive engagement and thoughtful dialogue. We do not tolerate defamatory, harmful messages or hate speech, directed at either the company or another individual. We respect the privacy and personal information of our team as well as community members. We reserve the right to delete or block individuals or users who violate our guidelines.
About the Role

Department:

14206 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Workforce Development

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

May Vary

Pay Range

$22.00 - $22.00

Grant funded opportunity for an undergraduate college student to have part time (19 hours or under) practical work experience in one of more departments at one of our Advocate Health hospitals in the southside of Chicago.

Must be currently enrolled at a regional accredited college or university and in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree.

Must be able to commute to one of the assignment locations below

Assignment locations:

May be assigned at one of the following Chicago hospitals: Advocate Trinity Hospital, Advocate South Suburban or Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities are assigned based on area of concentration (Some past examples are Communications, Finance, Labs, Marketing, Pharmacy and many more).

  • Receives exposure to various aspects of health care from the view of the area of concentration.

  • The incumbent is responsible for adhering to established Service Standards.

Education Required:

  • High School Graduate and enrolled at a college or university, in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree.


Skills required for Success:

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.

  • Strong teamwork skills.

  • Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.

  • Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.


About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention To DetailTask CompletionTeamworkMultitaskingPrioritizationComputer SkillsMicrosoft ExcelIntegrityMaturityDependability
Categories
HealthcareAdministrativeHuman Resources
Benefits
Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsAdoption AssistancePaid Parental LeaveRetirement Plans With Employer MatchEducational Assistance Program