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Compensation
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Location
Des Moines, IA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
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Job overview

Easterseals Iowa offers practicum and internship placements for students in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, human services and related behavioral health fields. Placements last a single semester, ranging from 100 to 300 hours, and may include shorter observational experiences. Students work across various programs such as behavioral health, disability services, community‑based services, crisis and residential programs, serving diverse populations.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDocumentationCase CoordinationResource DevelopmentObservation

Qualifications

Enrollment in Accredited Degree ProgramAbility to Meet School and Organizational RequirementsInterest in Serving Individuals Families and Communities

Full job description

Practicum/Internship

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=401+NE+66TH+AVE+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50313)

Job Type

Internship

Description

Easterseals Iowa is now accepting applicants for Practicum/Internship (Foundation, Generalist, or Intermediate Placement) in Social Work Generalist Practicum or Counseling Practicum

Location:Easterseals Iowa, Various Programs and Locations

Application Deadline:Open Until Filled

About the Opportunity:

Easterseals Iowa offers practicum and internship opportunities for students pursuing Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, and related behavioral health fields. Placements are individualized based on student interests, educational requirements, and organizational needs.

These placements are typically completed over a single semester and range from approximately100 to 300 hours, depending on your program requirements. We also welcome students seeking shorter observational or shadowing experiences when permitted by their academic program.

Students may be placed in a variety of programs, including behavioral health, disability services, community-based services, crisis services, residential programs, and other areas across Easterseals Iowa. This placement is best suited for students who are interested in community-based behavioral health services, nonprofit healthcare, and serving diverse populations across multiple treatment settings.

Learning Opportunities:

Depending on the placement, students may have opportunities to:

  • Observe and participate in client services

  • Develop engagement, assessment, and intervention skills

  • Facilitate or co-facilitate groups

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

  • Learn about community-based and nonprofit service delivery

  • Gain experience with documentation, case coordination, and resource development

Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in an accredited degree program

  • Ability to meet school and organizational requirements for placement

  • Interest in serving individuals, families, and communities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application Process:

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Placement availability varies based on program capacity and supervisory resources. Applicants participate in an initial screening interview and a second interview with the Director of Brain Health, Tony Raymer.

How this job compares

Set against the 694 open Social Work jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$65–92K/yr189 salary ranges
  • US median$28–41/hr174 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 694 open Social Work jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Social Work postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (428 postings).
Education
377 of the 694 open Social Work jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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