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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for forensic intern in Michigan is $14.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Forensic Intern, your daily tasks may include assisting with evidence collection and cataloging, conducting preliminary laboratory tests, and preparing documentation for case files. You’ll often work alongside experienced forensic scientists and law enforcement officers, gaining hands-on exposure to the investigative process. Interns may also attend team meetings, observe courtroom procedures, or help maintain lab safety protocols. This dynamic role provides a valuable blend of independent work and collaboration, offering insights into a variety of forensic specialties and real-world casework.

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A Forensic Intern should possess a strong background in biology, chemistry, or criminal justice, along with keen analytical and observational skills. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, forensic analysis software, and evidence management systems is often required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These qualities are essential for ensuring accurate analysis, maintaining the integrity of evidence, and supporting investigative teams in real-world forensic environments.

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A Forensic Intern assists forensic professionals in collecting, analyzing, and documenting evidence for criminal investigations. Responsibilities may include conducting research, processing evidence, writing reports, and observing forensic procedures. Interns gain hands-on experience in laboratories, crime scenes, or legal settings. This role helps develop skills in forensic techniques, critical thinking, and attention to detail, which are essential for careers in forensic science.

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Intern - Assessment & Referral Clinician

Intern - Assessment & Referral Clinician

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago


Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Cost Center

151 Contact Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift & Status

Internship start dates include May 2026 and August 2026.

Who Are We?

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.

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 - Assessment & Referral Clinician will have shared responsibility and accountability with the Internship Supervisor and designate leaders to provide triage, assessment, and referral services for patients. The Intern - Assessment & Referral Clinician 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work collaboratively with other community agencies on behalf of clients and/or the organization.

  • Professionally and calmly handles crisis calls to determine appropriate next steps in the assessment process.

  • Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergency to assess their clinical condition and to recommend the appropriate level of clinical care.

  • Coordinate admissions and/or intakes, including interfacing with insurance and managed care companies for authorization.

  • Refer patients to outpatient services, either within or outside the system when necessary.

  • Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that persons' assessment information is entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.

  • Ability to respond to a range of clients' needs using differential diagnoses and treatment approaches.

  • Ability to effectively organize time, responsibilities, and accomplish task by established deadlines and timeframes.

  • Works effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to insure excellent patient experience.

  • Demonstrate understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one's training, discipline, and education/license level.

  • As Contact Center is open 24/7, intern may be required to work evenings and weekends

  • Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings. Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow.

  • Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.

What Does the Role Require?

Education/Experience:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Social Work program.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.


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