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Practicum Assistant Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

The Counselor will seek to intervene and assist with personal student growth or emotional remediation. This position will oversee practicum student development, outreach programming such as campus ...

Work experience as a child life assistant * Experience as a child life pre-internship/practicum student * Supervising volunteers while working with children and adolescents * Spanish speaking ...

Early Childhood Teacher

Ames, IA

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

May assist head teacher in supervision and assessment of practicum students. * Serves as a role model for best practice in the classroom. * Observe, document, and communicate children's behavioral ...

Part Time Clinical Nursing Faculty

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$38.25 - $52.25/hr

... Physician Assistant Studies degree programs. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning ... Community Health * Capstone Final Practicum * Fundamentals * Maternal Child * Mental Health

Speech Therapist PRN

Centerville, IA · On-site

$32.25 - $43.75/hr

Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related ... clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience); o ...

Part Time Clinical Nursing Faculty

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$38.25 - $52.25/hr

... Physician Assistant Studies degree programs. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning ... Community Health * Capstone Final Practicum * Fundamentals * Maternal Child * Mental Health

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Practicum Assistant information

Is practicum the same as internship?

A practicum is a structured, supervised practical experience often part of an academic program, focusing on applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings. An internship is typically a work experience that may be paid or unpaid, providing hands-on industry exposure. While both involve practical training, a practicum is usually more integrated into coursework and assessment, whereas internships are often more independent work experiences.

How many hours is a practicum assistant?

A practicum assistant typically works between 10 to 20 hours per week, depending on the program requirements and the organization. The schedule may include evening or weekend hours to accommodate the practicum's educational and practical components.
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School Based Therapy Intern

Nystrom & Associates

Ankeny, IA • On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: School Based Therapy Intern

Location: 1105 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021

Working Model: Onsite

Employee Type: 0.25 - 1.0 FTE - Full Time or Part Time

Start Date: Fall 2026

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest-with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states-we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values-Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice-we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you-from salary to production-based models.

As a School Based Therapy Internat Sagent Behavioral Health, you will see and maintain a small caseload of individual clients, complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments, person-centered treatment plans, clinical progress notes, and utilize assessment tools and ancillary therapy notes in alignment with 245i MN state standards for documentation. You have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients but can specialize as well. Sagent offers group hours if needed for program requirements.

Internship Benefits:

  • Shadowing opportunities in other service areas
  • Free attendance for internal CEUs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 401k

Responsibilities:

  • Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to children, adolescents and their families in a school setting.
  • Assist children, adolescents and their families in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals.
  • Design and implement treatment/intervention reflective of the child's needs.
  • Work collaboratively with the school district, school personnel divisions, and other community-based agencies.
  • Provide psychoeducation to school staff.
  • Design and implement therapeutic groups for students.
  • Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, attend weekly supervision, and trainings.

Requirements:

  • Must be pursuing a master's degree in either social work, counseling, or psychology (with the eventual license of LMHC, LISW, or LP).
    • LISW track students are encouraged to apply. Our School Based Therapy placement is not able to guarantee any relational hours and is not considered a suitable placement for MFT students. A supervisor may not always be present on site for all appointment hours, so LMHC students are encouraged to check internship requirements before applying.
  • Candidates are completing a formal practicum or internship through their graduate program.
  • Experience and ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
  • Previous work or volunteer experience related to behavioral health is preferred (common examples are Independent Living Skills, Inpatient Mental Health, Behavioral Program or Residential Experience).

Compensation: Total earnings for this position will include a monthly stipend of$1,000.

*Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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