Fall 2026 Start Experiential Therapist Internship

Rogers Behavioral Health

Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

The Experiential Therapist Intern develops and evaluates experiential therapy programming across various treatment areas. They will establish therapeutic rapport with patient groups and complete necessary documentation.

This internship is for students enrolled in or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies. The Experiential Therapist Intern will develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct and evaluate experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas and should have a working knowledge of the psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Experiential Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Therapeutic Rapport

Documentation

Planning

Coordination

Group Initiatives

Adventure-Based Activities

Arts and Crafts

Music

Psychodrama

Horticulture

Dance

Sports

Outdoor Activities

Job Description

Summary:

The Experiential Therapist Intern develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. The Experiential Therapist Intern will have a working knowledge of the psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following:

  • Evaluate, plan and coordinate experiential programming.
  • Complete documentation or treatment according to Rogers policy.
  • Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

  • Enrolled or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required.
  • Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
  • Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided.
  • Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system are required.
  • Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
  • 401(k) retirement plan 
  • Employee share program 
  • Life/disability insurance 
  • Flex spending accounts  
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

Rogers Behavioral Health

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD in a growing network of communities across the country. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes.

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