Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Fall/Winter Clinical Internship for Master’s-Level Students | 400–600 Hours | Starts mid-August | Apply by July 1 | Limited, competitive placements

 
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervised and trained by Centerstone staff (this internship works with community members of all ages and their families)
• Conduct therapy with individuals and their families who are receiving mental & behavioral health services
• Take client data
• Observe and participate in therapy services
• Conduct individual and family therapy during time of internship
• Participate in program duties to ensure program runs smoothly

 
WORK SCHEDULE

Internship opportunity is available within Murfreesboro City Schools and will primarily serve elementary school settings within Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This placement offers valuable hands-on experience supporting children and school communities while working alongside experienced behavioral health and educational professionals.

Scheduling is flexible based on both school needs and internship requirements. Part-time schedules, including three-day placements, may be accommodated, while opportunities for up to 40 hours per week may be available for interns seeking expanded field experience and clinical exposure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working toward a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy (MFT) and within the final year of study
• Interest in gaining experience working with adults, children and their families
• Demonstrated history of being able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with data; detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to commit to 20-40 hours a week

 
BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENT
Students will have hands on experience interacting with clients. Students will have the opportunity to enhance professional skills. Additionally, students will gain experience working with a wide range of diagnosis across multiple demographics, often resulting in increased marketability post masters. 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
If selected, students will be guided to fulfill a background check and provide five (5) references as part of the Centerstone onboarding process.
 
This is an unpaid internship.

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.