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Internship Trauma Data Abstractor Jobs in Chicago, IL

UHS

Internship/Externship Rotation

Forest Park, IL · On-site

Understands trauma-informed practice * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability ... Experience and ability to use computers for data entry, communication and report writing

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Clinical Intake Intern

Addison, IL · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

... Input clinical data into program databases while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines ... internship. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop trauma-informed and victim/client-centered ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Clinical Intern

Addison, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

... clinical data into program databases while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines ... internship. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop trauma-informed and victim/client-centered ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Clinical Intern

Addison, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

... clinical data into program databases while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines ... internship. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop trauma-informed and victim/client-centered ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Clinical Intern

Addison, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

... clinical data into program databases while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines ... internship. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop trauma-informed and victim/client-centered ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Clinical Intern

Addison, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

... clinical data into program databases while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines ... internship. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop trauma-informed and victim/client-centered ...

Erie Neighborhood House

Clinical Therapist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

Collect program data and contribute to program evaluation and reporting requirements. * Ensure ... interns. * Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and trauma-informed community workshops.

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How much do internship trauma data abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship trauma data abstractor in Chicago, IL is $23.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship trauma data abstractor?

Internship Trauma Data Abstractors are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who assist in collecting, reviewing, and entering trauma-related patient data into specialized databases as part of an internship program. Their work supports trauma registries by ensuring accurate and complete documentation of injuries, treatments, and outcomes. This role provides valuable experience in healthcare data management and helps hospitals and trauma centers maintain compliance with reporting standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship trauma data abstractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Trauma Data Abstractor, you need a foundational understanding of medical terminology, attention to detail, and coursework or experience related to health sciences or data management. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, electronic health records (EHRs), and proficiency in spreadsheet or database software are typically expected. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality help individuals excel in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate, timely data collection and reporting, which directly impacts patient care quality and institutional compliance.

What are some typical challenges faced by internship trauma data abstractors, and how can they be managed?

Internship Trauma Data Abstractors often face challenges such as interpreting complex medical records, ensuring data accuracy, and meeting tight reporting deadlines. Managing these challenges involves developing strong attention to detail, becoming familiar with trauma registry software, and seeking regular feedback from more experienced team members. Collaborative communication with clinical staff and supervisors is also essential for clarifying ambiguous information and maintaining high data quality standards. Many interns find that proactive learning and asking questions early on helps them adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Internship Trauma Data Abstractor job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 35% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 25% Temporary, and 14% Nights. Highlights an 67% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,220 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Research Internship(Spring 2027)

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Children's Research Triangle (CRT)
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Children's Research Triangle (CRT)external

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Children's Research Triangle (CRT) is a mental health non-profit that seeks to provide therapy to children and families in underserved communities. CRT has also been in the forefront of many issues related to maternal substance abuse in pregnancy, the outcomes of children prenatally exposed to alcohol and drugs, the child welfare implications of substance abuse in families, as well as the treatment of youth who have been exposed to trauma. The staff at CRT has written articles that have been published inPediatrics,The American Journal of Occupational Therapy,Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics,Research in Developmental Disabilities, and numerous other leading medical and psychological journals.


Intern description

The CRT research team is offering part-time unpaid research internships to qualified undergraduates in the Chicago area.Most of the work is remote; however,interns are expected to come into the office at least once a week in order to help with tasks on site.The spring cohort typically startsmid-Januaryand goes throughmid-May, although scheduling can be flexible.Interns will be involved in multiple ongoing projects, such as:

  • ongoing evaluation of the Trauma Treatment Program
  • evaluation of a grant program providing training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • the development of a database about children 0 to 18 who have participated in psychological evaluations at CRT
  • evaluation of the Youth MIND program, which provides trauma-informed screening, assessment, and therapy to youth and families in the Chicago area
  • evaluation of a gun violence prevention program being implemented in schools around the city


Interns will be actively involved in most aspects of the research process including searching for relevant literature, putting together research materials, interviewing families, inputting and cleaning data in Excel and IBM SPSS, and helping with data management and analysis. This internship does not provide any clinical experience, i.e., direct contact with children, but is geared for students who would like to learn more about the research/program evaluation work at a non-profit organization. Students will receive the necessary training to do these tasks on these projects and will receive supervision from research team members led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Interns are expected to work at least 6 hours per week, but more hours can be accommodated. Internships can be set up for up to 3 semesters.


Qualified Applicants will be undergraduate students who have:

  • Completed at least one introductory course in psychology, behavioral science, child development, or social work with a grade of B or above, or enrolled in a pre-medical course of study,
  • Demonstrated merit in their undergraduate studies up until the present time,
  • Expressed an interest in pursuing future careers or further education in empirical research or medicine, and
  • Displayed the ability to work well with other people in a team-oriented atmosphere.


Compensation

Interns may be offered authorship on submitted papers to which they have contributed substantially.


To Apply

The Research Team interviews candidates throughout the year, but it is typically divided into three cohorts: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Interested candidates should fill out the job links for their intended cohort. If there are any questions, please email Lorenz Cabe, the Research Internship Manager, atlcabe@cr-triangle.org.


Application Deadline

Applications for the spring cohort must be submitted by October 1st.


Interviewing Timeline

Interviews for our cohorts typically start two months before the cohort begins, based on the availability of space for new interns. Interviews for the spring cohort will take place from October 1st-November 30th.

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