INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Practicum Student

CompanyStars Behavioral Health Group
LocationCoachella
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Practicum Student provides mental health and case management services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor. Responsibilities include conducting individual, group, and family therapy, as well as rehabilitative and skill-building services in various settings.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$17 - $19
Company Size
932
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers: A large, stable company founded in 1988. Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times). An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families. Access to some of the best training available in the industry. Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.
About the Role

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Practicum Student

Division/Program:

Coachella: Coachella Center

Starting Compensation:

17.00 - 18.60 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Coachella, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

8 Hour AM Shift 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM



Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

  • Currently enrolled in a master’s program focused in the field of Mental Health
  • Valid California Driver License

How you will make a difference:

This role is primarily one of students where the Practicum Student is in close contact with the Clinical Supervisor in all facets of the position.  The Practicum Student has responsibility to both their university and the practicum site per their individual learning agreement.  Under the guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, this position has responsibility for mental health and case management services to adults, children, adolescents and their families experience.

Division/Program Overview

  • Centers provide outpatient mental health services to children and their families.
  • Working with children of all ages, at home, at school and in the community 

Services include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family counseling
  • Case management
  • Rehabilitative/Skill building services
  • Medication management and support

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

mlawrence@starsinc.com

Key Skills
Mental health servicesCase managementIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily counselingRehabilitative servicesSkill buildingMedication managementClinical supervision
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coveragePaid vacationHoliday payOn-the-job trainingPaid CEU opportunitiesCareer development programsSupervision for BBS hours