Therapist Intern

Acadia

Franklin, TNInternshipPosted Apr 2, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

 the fastest growing cities in the US and is located just 7 miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip and a couple of miles from beautiful Lake Mead.

Seven Hills Hospital is part of the Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout the US.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist clinicians in developing and implementing treatment plans with goals that are measurable,
attainable and ensure success based upon patient’s clinical assessments and face-to-face interviews.
• Assist with regular patient reviews and analysis of patient’s progress or setbacks and make adjustment
recommendations to support successful transitions.
• Complete clinical documentation under the guidance of a licensed clinician.
• Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with patients doing assessments, crisis
interventions and create/run their own groups.
• Minimum time commitment is as required by the Intern/student to fulfill educational requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When
patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety
is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited
Master’s program.
• Currently eligible for supervision leading to LCSW, LPC or LCPC.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Qualifications

  • Working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited
  • Master’s program
  • Currently eligible for supervision leading to LCSW, LPC or LCPC
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
  • Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • Assist clinicians in developing and implementing treatment plans with goals that are measurable,
    • attainable and ensure success based upon patient’s clinical assessments and face-to-face interviews
    • Assist with regular patient reviews and analysis of patient’s progress or setbacks and make adjustment
    • recommendations to support successful transitions
    • Complete clinical documentation under the guidance of a licensed clinician
    • Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with patients doing assessments, crisis
    • interventions and create/run their own groups
    • Minimum time commitment is as required by the Intern/student to fulfill educational requirements
    • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
    • patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints
    • Recognize that patient safety
    • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned


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