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Practicum/Internship

CompanyEasterseals Iowa
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will participate in client services, develop assessment and intervention skills, and assist with case coordination and documentation. They will also engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to resource development within various behavioral health programs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
127
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Easterseals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We promote independence and share support and hope for individuals as well as families supporting a loved one with a disability. Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Employment programs support clients in developing skills needed for a job and support in finding the right fit for employment. Team members support clients with daily living skills and goals—such as using public transportation or balancing a checkbook. Easterseals Iowa is well-known for camp and respite programs provided at Camp Sunnyside where clients enjoy horseback riding, boating and fishing. Easterseals Iowa serves Iowans with disabilities and special needs throughout their lives, from six weeks old to seniors.
About the Role

Description

Easterseals Iowa is now accepting applicants for Practicum/Internship (Foundation, Generalist, or Intermediate Placement) in Social Work Generalist Practicum or Counseling Practicum

 

Location: Easterseals Iowa, Various Programs and Locations
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


About the Opportunity:

Easterseals Iowa offers practicum and internship opportunities for students pursuing Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, and related behavioral health fields. Placements are individualized based on student interests, educational requirements, and organizational needs.

These placements are typically completed over a single semester and range from approximately 100 to 300 hours, depending on your program requirements. We also welcome students seeking shorter observational or shadowing experiences when permitted by their academic program.


Students may be placed in a variety of programs, including behavioral health, disability services, community-based services, crisis services, residential programs, and other areas across Easterseals Iowa. This placement is best suited for students who are interested in community-based behavioral health services, nonprofit healthcare, and serving diverse populations across multiple treatment settings.


Learning Opportunities:

Depending on the placement, students may have opportunities to:

  • Observe and participate in client services
  • Develop engagement, assessment, and intervention skills
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate groups
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Learn about community-based and nonprofit service delivery
  • Gain experience with documentation, case coordination, and resource development


Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in an accredited degree program
  • Ability to meet school and organizational requirements for placement
  • Interest in serving individuals, families, and communities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills


Application Process:

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Placement availability varies based on program capacity and supervisory resources. Applicants participate in an initial screening interview and a second interview with the Director of Brain Health, Tony Raymer.

   

Key Skills
Social WorkMental Health CounselingPsychologyHuman ServicesBehavioral HealthCase CoordinationAssessmentInterventionDocumentationResource DevelopmentClient ServicesCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation