Student Intern - Youth Autism & IDD bei Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026–2027 Internship Opportunity

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is excited to offer a unique internship opportunity for Master’s-level students seeking hands-on experience in a specialized mental health setting. The internship runs from May/August 2026 through May 2027, with flexibility around start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules. While this is an unpaid internship, we provide clinical supervision and will collaborate with your academic program to ensure you receive credit toward your degree.

Interns are expected to commit 16–20 hours per week, with flexibility to align with school requirements. The schedule follows the supervisor’s availability:

• Monday & Tuesday: Virtual (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Wednesday & Thursday: In-person (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Join our Youth Autism & IDD Counseling Center (AICC-Y), where you’ll gain valuable experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to youth ages 6–21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AICC-Y offers comprehensive outpatient services, including therapy, medication management, and case management, all tailored to meet the unique needs of dually diagnosed youth.

As an intern, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You’ll participate in team meetings, receive professional development, and learn adaptive, evidence-informed therapeutic strategies. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is energetic, compassionate, and passionate about working with neurodiverse youth in a supportive and innovative environment.

Required Vaccination and TB Test. 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. 

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

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