Doctoral Student Intern - Adults with Autism and IDD (59944)
About The Position
Are you seeking an internship where you can truly grow and make a meaningful impact? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR), a leading not‑for-profit community mental health organization and SAMHSA‑designated CCBHC, is seeking a doctoral-level Student Intern to join our Autism and IDD Counseling Center for Adults (AICC-A). In this rewarding role, interns provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team—including case managers, psychiatrists, and vocational specialists—to support clients with complex needs and socioeconomic challenges. Interns will conduct clinical intakes, maintain documentation, engage in professional development, and partner with caregivers to ensure wraparound care. Ideal candidates bring prior therapy experience, a passion for neurodiverse populations, and a commitment to advancing equitable mental health services in under-resourced communities. Schedule. 16-20 hours/week over 2 days (depending on what is negotiated between supervisor and staff based on need and practicum requirements).
Requirements
- Doctoral Level Student working towards a PhD or PsyD
- Candidates must have prior therapy experience
- AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and motivation to work with under-resourced community members
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team
- Conduct clinical intakes
- Maintain documentation
- Engage in professional development
- Partner with caregivers to ensure wraparound care
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Career Level
Intern
