# Intern at Centerstone

- Company: Centerstone
- Location: Clarksville, TN
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply: https://centerstone.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/centerstonecareers/job/Clarksville-Tennessee/Intern_JR-033337-1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/intern-65b07a75

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Collaborate with clients individually to create discharge plans covering mental health referrals, safety protocols, substance abuse prevention, housing assistance, and financial support
- Arrange psychiatric and counseling appointments, develop crisis safety strategies, and link clients with ongoing care options
- Exchange information with team members through multiple communication channels
- Manage difficult client interactions using trained de-escalation methods

What they're looking for:

- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in social work or counseling
- Bachelor's degree completed
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities with careful attention to detail
- Familiarity with local support services and experience handling emergencies

Pay and perks:

- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Paid vacation days plus ten company holidays
- Counseling services and professional development support

## Posting

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!

### SUMMARY OF POSITION

Intern Masters Level intern (social work/counseling), will work collaboratively with the discharge planner and CSU/WIC teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans for Clients admitted into the CSU.

Communicates clearly and appropriately; provides excellent customer service. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

### ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets one-on-one with each Client in CSU/WIC to collaboratively develop a discharge plan that addresses that Client's presenting problem/primary needs:

- Mental health: Outpatient appointment scheduling (psychiatric/counseling), safety planning, restricting access to lethal means, connection to follow-up programs
- Physical health: PCP resources and appointments as needed
- Substance Use: Relapse prevention plan, treatment resources and referrals as needed
- Housing: Resources and referral assistance as needed
- Financial, Legal, Social: Resources and referrals as needed

### KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Perform basic electronic medical record computer skills
- Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills
- Knowledge base in community resources
- Skill in crisis intervention
- Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Theapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

### QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required. Enrolled in a Masters Level Program.

### PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Standing – 20%
- Sitting – 80%
- Squatting – Occasional
- Kneeling – Occasional
- Bending – Occasional
- Driving – Occasional
- Lifting – Occasional

### 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.

Time Type: Part time

Pay Range: $0.00--$0.00

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.

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