Master's Level Intern – SUD Case Manager 2 (2026–2027 Academic Year)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work. Master’s Level Internship Program Overview: 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services offers a one-year Master’s Level Internship Program for students in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work. This program is designed to support emerging clinicians as they transition from academic training into professional practice through structured, supervised clinical experiences across the behavioral health continuum. Program Structure The internship follows a developmental learning model that allows interns to progress at an individualized pace through four stages: Stage 1: Organizational and departmental onboarding Stage 2: Supervisor-led sessions with intern observation Stage 3: Intern-led sessions with supervisor observation Stage 4: Increased independence with ongoing supervisory oversight Clinical Placement Opportunities Interns may be placed in a variety of clinical settings based on program availability, educational requirements, and career interests, including: Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Residential Care, Child & Adolescent Services, Psychological Assessment & Testing, School-Based Counseling (K–12), Substance Use Disorder Treatment, and Urgent Care and Crisis Services Learning Environment Interns are integrated into interdisciplinary teams and supported through a structured training environment that includes scheduled didactic learning and exposure to Pine Rest leadership and clinical professionals. The program emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and preparation for post-graduate clinical roles. Why Apply to the Pine Rest Internship Program? Supervised clinical hours structured to meet graduate program requirements Progressive learning model that supports skill development from observation to greater clinical independence Diverse clinical exposure across multiple levels of care and specialty populations Interdisciplinary team experience within a large, well-established behavioral health system Strong preparation for post-graduate practice, licensure, and early career success _______________________________________________________________ Intern - SUD Case Manager 2 What Will you Do? As an Intern at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. The Intern - Case Manager Level 2 assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of clients alongside the Internship Supervisor and directs care to these clients via the development of the treatment approach including specific discipline interventions. They will ensure that appropriate level of care is determined. The Intern - Case Manager Level 2 must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization. Our Interns are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in counseling, psychology, or social work.

Responsibilities

Assesses and prioritizes client treatment needs including discharge needs.
Implements plan of care and collaborates with the clinical team to assure a uniform plan of care.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy or interventions; psychosocial assessment, including assessment of co-occurring disorders
Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, functioning as a team member.
Establishes therapeutic relationship with assigned clients including engaging, deescalating, screening, and managing crises.
Serves as a liaison between community resources, family, client, and clinic-based providers of care.
Responsible to monitor for and report to the manager, attending physician, or appropriate team leader any potential risk to client safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
Responsible to document and report all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards, maintaining professionalism, initiating and maintaining positive relationships with departments, co-workers and external customers.
Works in various clinical settings with diverse client populations with complex needs.
Must maintain annual training and/or licensing and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.