North Star Behavioral Health ยท 3 months ago
Spring 2026 Outpatient Internship
WORCESTER, Massachusetts
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hr
Start in 2026 SpringNorth Star Behavioral Health is offering Clinical Internship Opportunities for Spring 2026 in their Outpatient Clinic located in Worcester, MA. The internship aims to provide high-quality training and supervision to students in the role and responsibilities of a counselor/therapist within a multidisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare System.
Health Care
Responsibilities
State an understanding of the complexities associated with adequately diagnosing mental health and/or substance use disorders using the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
State an understanding of the role, including appropriate boundaries, collateral contacts and consultations, of counselor/therapist in the change-process
Identify no fewer than three benefits of quality supervision
Identify no fewer than three benefits of the de-briefing process
Identify no fewer than three benefits of achieving state licensure and national accreditation
Demonstrate the ability to submit quality documentation that clearly identifies medical necessity for treatment, level of care and treatment progress
Meet the educational and internship requirements of their academic program
State an understanding of the characteristics and elements of successful multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment
State an understanding of the various roles and responsibilities of each department within the organization and how they interact professionally to provide quality services
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and standards of service excellence
Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws regarding the provision of care including confidentiality laws (HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2) and their role in developing organization policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Must be a candidate who obtained Bachelor's Degree and is currently enrolled in their second year of a Master's Level Program for a license-eligible degree
Must be able to complete this internship through a full academic year
Candidate must possess appropriate citizenship work documentation
Candidate must pass a CORI and drug test, as well as any other pre-employment documentation
Benefits
Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
Frequent review of the goals and objectives identified by the students on their Internship Contract
Consistent review and feedback of their recordkeeping skills that is then documented on their supervision form
Completion of all evaluation forms provided by Arbour and their academic program
Company
North Star Behavioral Health
NSBH is a behavioral health facility that offers programs for children & adults who suffer from psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Kennedy
COO
Montu Jani, MS, NCC, MHA, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
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