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How much do internship sexual offender treatment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship sexual offender treatment in the United States is $16.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intern in sexual offender treatment?

To thrive as an intern in Sexual Offender Treatment, you generally need a background in psychology, social work, or a related field, often supported by enrollment in a relevant graduate program. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, clinical documentation systems, and evidence-based treatment modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy is typical. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries are critical soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure ethical, effective support for clients and contribute to safer community outcomes through appropriate intervention.

What responsibilities can I expect during an internship in sexual offender treatment?

During an internship in sexual offender treatment, you can expect to assist with client assessments, observe or co-facilitate group therapy sessions, support administrative tasks, and participate in case reviews. Interns typically work under the close supervision of licensed therapists or psychologists, ensuring proper guidance and adherence to ethical standards. This role often involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including probation officers, social workers, and other mental health professionals. The experience provides exposure to evidence-based treatment modalities and opportunities for professional development within the forensic psychology or counseling fields.

What is an internship in sexual offender treatment?

An Internship in Sexual Offender Treatment is a supervised training program for students or recent graduates in psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields. Interns work with professionals to gain hands-on experience in assessing, treating, and supporting individuals who have committed sexual offenses. The goal is to help interns develop the skills needed for risk assessment, therapeutic intervention, and case management, all while maintaining ethical standards and ensuring public safety. These internships often involve working in clinical, correctional, or community-based settings under licensed supervision.

What is the difference between Internship Sexual Offender Treatment vs Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist?

AspectInternship Sexual Offender TreatmentSexual Offender Treatment Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires enrollment in relevant graduate programs; no full certificationRequires certification or licensure in mental health or counseling
Work EnvironmentInternship settings, supervised clinical environmentsIndependent or team-based clinical settings, often with more responsibility
Employer & IndustryUniversities, clinics, correctional facilities during trainingRehabilitation centers, mental health agencies, correctional institutions

Internship Sexual Offender Treatment roles are training positions for students gaining experience, while Sexual Offender Treatment Specialists are licensed professionals providing direct treatment. The internship is a learning phase, whereas the specialist role involves independent practice and certification.

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Clinical Doctoral Internship in Psychology

Liberty Healthcare Corporation

Rushville, IL

$55K/yr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Liberty Healthcare seeks applicants for a Clinical Doctoral Internship in Psychology at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment & Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois.

The Treatment & Detention Facility is a state-of-the-art secure residential treatment facility which provides a wide array of mental health services to over 500 detained and civilly committed adult sexual offenders.

Clinical services at the facility are provided by Liberty Healthcare’s dedicated and talented team which is comprised of over forty Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Psychiatrists and Recreation Therapists.

The Facility is located in the town of Rushville in west central Illinois. Rushville is commutable from Macomb (home of Western Illinois University) and Springfield (the State Capital). Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and the Quad Cities are all within a few hours drive.

This is a one-year Psychology Internship which commences in August 2027 and ends in August 2028.  At the completion of the one-year program, Interns will be considered for continued employment with Liberty Healthcare and any available clinical staff positions.

Clinical duties include co-facilitating sex offender specific group treatment (approximately 15 hours per week), managing a primary caseload of approximately 15 residents, including treatment planning and case conceptualizing. However, the primary caseload is not individual therapy but involves case management tasks, with the Resident being seen on an as needed basis. Doctoral Interns are also responsible for completing a minimum of six in-depth psychological batteries during the training year, as well as few cognitive assessments. All Interns also receive a minimum of two hours of licensed supervision each week, one from the Director of Training & Research and another from a Licensed Psychologist on staff.

Our program offers extensive training in working with civilly committed sexual offenders. Interns engage in a two week orientation to the program and them a minimum of one week observing therapy groups before co-facilitating a group. In addition all groups that Interns are involved with are co-facilitated with a seasoned therapist throughout the year. Experience with sexual offenders is not necessary for being an Intern in our program. Further, experience with the Rorschach is preferred, but it is not necessary to be an Intern in our program. Please contact me (see below) if you have additional questions.

Training experiences will include:

  • Intensive group treatment of Sexually Violent Persons. Liberty Health Care utilizes a co-therapist model of research-driven, cognitive behavioral treatment for sexual offending. Interns  will have the opportunity to learn sexual offender treatment utilizing live supervision and mentor-ship from experienced sexual offender treatment clinicians.
  • Primary therapist responsibilities with sexual offender population including individualized treatment planning and support.
  • Administering, scoring and interpreting psychological tests and writing comprehensive psychological evaluations for offenders entering sex-offender treatment.
  • Research opportunities as available.

Formal training opportunities are also include:

  • Monthly all-staff case conferences and group training in sexual offender treatment
  • Twice a Week Didactic Seminars
  • Off-site field trip

The Internship Program is a member of Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. (APPIC) and is fully Accredited by American Psychological Association (APA) effective 05/12/16.

This is a full-time position offering an annual stipend of $55,000. As an employee of Liberty Healthcare, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes 180 hours (22.5 eight-hour days) of paid time off, medical and dental insurance as well as other benefits. Interns will work standard 40-hour workweeks, Monday through Friday.

Click here for an overview of Liberty Healthcare’s benefits

Click here to view the program’s full training brochure

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