Paid Internships

Paid Internship / Practicum Opportunities

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Internships

Internship/Practicum Opportunities at NorthStar Regional

Introduction

Paid Internships / Practicums at NorthStar Regional

NorthStar Regional (NSR) offers paid internships or practicums that meet requirements for LADC, ADC-T and Co-Occurring programs (MICD). Openings are limited, so apply fast!

Our internships are primarily made up of individual and group therapy experience with clients who have co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorders. We provide access to a full library of clinical resources, and opportunities for experience across multiple levels of care.

Internships involve client contact and experience in the following areas:

The 12 core functions and 46 global criteria
Truly integrated co-occurring disorder treatment
Facilitating chemical dependency process groups
Facilitating psycho-educational groups
Conducting individual sessions
Completing Comprehensive Assessments

Practicum students seeking mental health training will gain experience through:

Facilitating mental health groups
Conducting individual psychotherapy sessions
Conducting Diagnostic Assessments

Requirements

Be enrolled at an accredited school and have completed all coursework required by their academic program in order to begin an internship/practicum
Follow all ethical and professional standards of their applicable boards
Follow all policies and procedures of NorthStar Regional
Commit to a regular schedule as agreed upon with their NSR internship supervisor
- Alcohol and drug counseling/co-occurring practicum students must be available a minimum of 28 hours/week, including some evening and weekend hours

Supervision / Meetings

Individual, face-to-face supervision weekly
Group supervision
Weekly staffing with a multidisciplinary treatment team
Clinical Development Seminars

Internship Locations

NSR offers internships at our Chaska, Eden Prairie, Otsego, and Shakopee locations. Your location will depend on your educational program and the license you’re pursuing

🌟🌟 Spring 2026 Internships Full. Currently accepting Applications for FAll 2026.

Next Steps

How to Apply

To apply for an internship or practicum at NorthStar Regional, please complete the form below:

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