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Therapy / Social Work Intern - Spring 2027 (unpaid)

CompanyUHS
LocationGreenville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical support to patients experiencing mental health crises and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include transitioning from observation to leading clinical interventions under the supervision of a licensed professional.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
674
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. 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

Glen Oaks Hospital is a 54-bed private mental health hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, Texas. Our comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing for the adults and seniors we treat. Our greatest asset is the staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, social workers and therapists. These individuals work as a team to uphold Glen Oaks Hospital’s reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve mental health and addiction problems. For more than 40 years, Glen Oaks Hospital has been a leader in the field of mental health and chemical dependency care, and our staff is dedicated to researching the latest treatment approaches and applying this to our overall treatment philosophy.

 

For more information, please visit our website at:  https://glenoakshospital.com/

 

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Student Intern Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's level or Master’s level program (Counseling, Social Work, or related field) who are seeking to complete their practicum or internship hours in an acute behavioral health setting. You will gain hands-on experience working with a diverse patient population experiencing acute mental health crises, substance use disorders, and complex behavioral challenges. Under the direct supervision of a licensed professional, you will transition from observation to leading clinical interventions.

 

Hours: Varied, day shift hours. 


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited BAchelor's level or Master’s level degree program in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Completion of core clinical coursework and approval from the university’s internship coordinator.

License: N/A

Additional Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Basic Life Support) for healthcare professional’s certification, annual professional skills verification, and HWC (Handle with Care) behavioral management certification.

 

About Universal Health Services 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

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Key Skills
Clinical interventionsMental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentBehavioral managementPatient observationCrisis interventionDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationBasic life supportTherapeutic communication
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