Overview of Internships at Wasatch Behavioral Health
Wasatch Behavioral Health offers various opportunities for students to be introduced to the fields of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Our internship program gives interns an insider’s perspective of the behavioral health field within the Utah County and Wasatch County communities. We offer internship opportunities for the following: bachelor level, master level, SUDC, and ASUDC. Please see more information below.
Internship Information to Know
- There are a limited number of master-level paid internship positions
- Undergraduate (bachelor-level) internship positions are not paid
- Enrollment in an educational program through an accredited educational institution is required to be an intern
- Passing a background check- Background Criminal Investigation (BCI) – is required
Bachelor-Level Internship Information
The primary objective of the Bachelor’s level internship program is to prepare interns for entry-level social work positions. The bachelor-level interns are expected to provide direct and indirect case management and psychosocial rehabilitation services. They will develop and implement their own service plan, and perform case management, which includes: coordinating services, assessing the need for services, linking to necessary services/resources, and providing psychosocial rehabilitation services. He/she will be expected to manage a personal caseload and maintain compliance with case documentation. The Intern will be expected to maintain professional ethics, provide services within the realm of licensure, and participate in regular supervision. A positive work attitude, strong communication skills, effective use of work time, and cooperative efforts with others are important qualities of our interns.
Master-Level Internship Information
The Master’s level interns are expected to provide direct and indirect clinical services. They are also expected to develop, implement, and supervise client treatment planning, and perform individual, group, and family psychotherapy and behavior management. He/she will be expected to manage a personal caseload and maintain and comply with case documentation.
Interns are expected to maintain professional ethics, provide services within the realm of licensure, and participate in supervision weekly. A positive work attitude, strong communication skills, effective use of work time, and cooperative efforts with others are important qualities of our interns.
SUDC & ASUDC Internship Information
SUDC & ASUDC internships are available for those interested in pursuing a career within the substance use disorder field. SUDC (Substance Use Disorder Counseling – basic license) & ASUDC (Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling – advanced license) certificate earners have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience in our Substance Use Disorder Division. They will directly work with clients in a variety of ways such as through: case management, psychoeducational individual and group treatment, and behavior management. Interns will learn of the various treatment options and community resources for those with substance use disorders and will have weekly supervision to enhance knowledge and learning in this field.
Interns are expected to maintain professional ethics, provide services within the realm of licensure, and participate in supervision weekly. A positive work attitude, strong communication skills, effective use of work time, and cooperative efforts with others are important qualities of our interns.
“My internship at Wasatch Behavioral Health was awesome! I was able to work in the XCEL program, helping teens develop social and coping skills through group and individual therapy.
I felt so supported throughout my experience here, and it was very fulfilling to be able to work with the clients at Wasatch.”
— Ali, a 2020 MSW Intern
Contact Information
Bachelor Level & Master Level Internships:
Contact Jenny Montague for Internship Opportunities at jmontague@wasatch.org
Ask Jenny to set up an appointment with:
– Scott Taylor, LCSW for Master Level Internships
– Janene Candalot, CMHC, or Michael King, LCSW for Bachelor’s Level Internships
SUDC & ASUDC Internships with the Substance Use Disorder Division:
Contact Diane Steward for Internship Opportunities at dsteward@wasatch.org
Ask Diane to set up an appointment with Randy Huntington, LCSW
Are there paid internships at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
There are a limited number of master-level paid internship positions, however, there are no undergraduate (bachelor-level) paid internship positions.
What kinds of tasks will I be doing as an intern at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Interns will work alongside clinical staff and clients to assist in a variety of manners such as case management, psychoeducational individual and group treatment, and behavior management. See above for more information specifically relating to your kind of internship.
How many hours are required?
The internship program is flexible to students’ needs as we understand the workload of being a college student. Interns usually have an hour requirement provided by their school. Interns should work with their Wasatch Behavioral Health supervisor to coordinate their schedules.
What is the application process to apply to be an intern at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Please reach out to Jenny Montague or Diane Steward to set up an appointment with the director of the internship program you are seeking (see above contact information). Your appointment will consist of an interview with the director who will review background information, education, goals of the internship, etc. to find the best internship placement program for you.