Student Internship & Practicum Opportunities

Launch Your Career with Pawnee Mental Health Services

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe the next generation of behavioral health professionals deserves meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Our internship and practicum programs provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians and professionals while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Whether you are pursuing a degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, human services, or another behavioral health-related field, we are committed to providing a supportive learning environment that helps bridge the gap between the classroom and professional practice.

Why Complete Your Internship with Pawnee?

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

Gain real-world clinical and behavioral health experience.
Learn from licensed and experienced professionals.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Develop practical skills that prepare you for your future career.
Serve individuals and families across a variety of behavioral health programs.
Build professional relationships and expand your network within community mental health.

Our goal is to provide an educational experience that supports your academic requirements while helping you grow into a confident behavioral health professional.

Internship Eligibility

To be considered for an internship, applicants must:

Be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university program related to behavioral health or a similar field.
Be completing an internship or practicum required by their academic program.
Have an affiliation agreement between Pawnee Mental Health Services and their educational institution, or provide school contact information so one can be established.
Provide all required practicum documentation from their educational institution before placement.

Application Process

Our internship process is designed to ensure students are matched with opportunities that best fit both their educational goals and organizational needs.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete the Internship Application available at the bottom of this page.

Step 2: Application Review

Applications are reviewed by the appropriate department supervisor to determine whether placement opportunities are available and whether the applicant meets departmental and academic requirements.

Step 3: Interview

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the hiring supervisor. During the interview, we'll discuss your educational objectives, practicum requirements, and potential placement opportunities.

Step 4: Internship Selection

Selected applicants will receive an internship offer contingent upon successful completion of all onboarding requirements.

Before Your Internship Begins

Prior to your first day, interns must complete several onboarding requirements, including:

Submission of all required practicum documentation
Verification or completion of an affiliation agreement with your educational institution
Successful completion of the required background check
Completion of all onboarding documentation
Attendance at Pawnee Mental Health's New Hire Orientation

Please note that interns may not begin their placement until all onboarding requirements have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the internship paid?

Compensation varies depending on the position, department, and funding availability. Available paid opportunities will be identified within the internship posting when applicable.

What schools do you partner with?

We work with many colleges and universities throughout Kansas and surrounding states. If we do not currently have an affiliation agreement with your school, our Human Resources team will work with your institution to establish one whenever possible.

When should I apply?

We encourage students to apply as early as possible before their anticipated practicum semester to allow sufficient time for interviews, affiliation agreements, background checks, and onboarding.

Ready to Apply?

We're excited to help you begin your professional journey in behavioral health.

If you're interested in completing your internship or practicum with Pawnee Mental Health, please submit the internship application at the bottom of this page. Once your application is received, our team will review your qualifications and contact you if an opportunity is available that aligns with your educational program.

We look forward to partnering with you as you take the next step in your behavioral health career.

For any questions or to learn more, please email recruiting@pawnee.org