2026 PRC Internship & Practicum: Work with Adults in a PHP/IOP Setting

About the Program

PRC is a Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment center serving adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Practicum students and interns are integrated directly into the clinical team to observe, learn, and progressively participate in therapeutic services under licensed supervision.

• Gain exposure to:
• - Individual, family, and group therapy for adults
• - Case conceptualization and collaborative treatment planning
• - Relapse prevention strategies and evidence-based SUD interventions
• - Crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization approaches
• - Admissions, biopsychosocial assessments, and clinical documentation workflows
• - Evidence-based modalities used at PRC (DBT, CBT, MI, Trauma-Informed Care, and more)

Eligibility

This program is open to students currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Social Work
• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Psychology or related behavioral health fields

A Level 2 background check and drug test are required before placement.

Placement & Scheduling

• Applications are accepted year-round
• Placement spots are limited and vary by semester and location
• Schedules are coordinated based on university requirements and program needs