Parkside Hospital·Tulsa, Oklahoma
The intern will gain a range of experiences within the mental health field under the direction of an Internship Supervisor. They will provide patient-centered care within a comprehensive mental healthcare system focusing on youth.
Parkside Hospital - Tulsa, OK 74120Parkside provides professional purpose, hope and healing. As a member of our staff, you will be part of a mission-driven team, dedicated to changing lives and changing communities, one patient at a time. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society’s most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on youth, ages 5 to 17. For over 65 years, Parkside’s physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time. Parkside is looking for a Counseling Intern! Under the direction of the Internship Supervisor, the Intern will be exposed to a range of experiences within the mental health field. Parkside Hospital works with interns and educational institutions to design internships and practicums that meet their specific needs based on educational level and requirements. Once applications are reviewed, candidates will be notified end of July to early August for our Fall 2026 Counseling Intern openings. Counseling InternEnrollment in a Master's or higher-level degree program leading to a degree in marriage, family and child counseling, marital and family therapy, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage, family and child counseling or social work with an emphasis in clinical social work from a school, in an accredited college or university is required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's or higher-level degree program in counseling, psychology, or clinical social work. The degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.