INTERNSHIP DETAILS

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CompanyUHS
LocationFlowood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The therapy intern assists with patient assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination within partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. They provide therapeutic services under the guidance of a qualified clinical supervisor while adhering to facility policies and academic requirements.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
675
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

INTERNSHIP IN OUR PHP/IOP DEPARTMENT

 

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 133-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life.

Website: Brentwoodjackson.com

 

Position Summary: The Therapy Intern assists with assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic services, care coordination, and discharge planning for patients receiving partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Under an assigned qualified clinical supervisor, the intern supports individualized, recovery-oriented care that addresses behavioral health and substance use needs. All clinical activities must remain within the intern’s demonstrated competence, approved academic placement, facility policies, and assigned supervision. The intern does not practice independently or make independent admission, discharge, or level-of-care determinations.

 

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS? 

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

 


Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Final year of a master’s program in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field; eligible for the program’s supervised internship.

 


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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EEO Statement 

 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

 

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

 

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Key Skills
AssessmentTreatment planningTherapeutic servicesCare coordinationDischarge planningBehavioral healthSubstance use counselingClinical documentationPsychiatric carePatient care
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Continuing education optionsCareer advancement opportunitiesSkills diversification