Clinical Services Student Intern (Unpaid)

Responsibilities

Who We Are

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (affiliated with United Health Systems) is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health. For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.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 Master’s level program (Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy) who are seeking to complete their practicum or internship hours in an acute behavioral health setting. Job Duties/Responsibilities: 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 (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), you will transition from observation to leading clinical interventions. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s 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.