Job Description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Master's-level Student Intern to join our Older Adult Team and provide specialized mental health services to clients aged 55 and older. This internship offers hands-on experience delivering individual, group, and couples therapy in both outpatient settings and community locations such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Interns will participate in professional development, attend team meetings, and receive weekly individual supervision, along with training in cognitive screening, crisis management, and therapeutic modalities tailored to older adults. Ideal candidates are energetic, passionate about serving older adults, and eager to learn innovative approaches to assessment and treatment in a supportive, collaborative environment. Second-year students pursuing a Master's in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work are preferred. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while gaining exceptional clinical experience, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule:

This internship requires a commitment of

16-20 hours per week

, primarily during daytime hours with flexible scheduling. We offe

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hybrid work arrangements, combining remote work with some in-person requirements at our offices. Shifts are typically 8 hours.

About you.

You are a Master's-level student pursuing a degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, with second-year students strongly preferred. Our ideal candidate is energetic, eager to learn, and passionate about supporting older adults. You bring curiosity and commitment to exploring innovative approaches to treatment in both outpatient and outreach settings, helping older adults thrive and improve their quality of life.

Why you will enjoy interning at AMHR.

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery is a large and diverse community mental health organization that serves clientele across the lifespan. Interns at our site have the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals across the agency and receive ongoing support and training.

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment,

all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work

. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.


Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.


Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.


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