Internships/Observational Experiences
Important Information:
- All colleges and universities must have a current Educational Experience Agreement with CentraCare before a student internship/clinical experience can be processed.
- If a rotation has been approved and a contract is on file, students will be required to submit specific documentation prior to their experience (background study, immunizations, etc.) This information is provided by the department contact or the CCH Education Department.
- Individuals requesting to complete an Observational Experience (Job Shadow), should complete the Observation Application (PDF)
Contact Information (for programs not listed below):
Cardiac Rehabilitation Internships
The CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center offers internships to exercise physiology majors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate MUST have had an education track or emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation. This is an unpaid internship and length is dependent on school’s requirement.
Learn more about this internship and download an application.
Contact: Kellie Monsen, kellie.monsen@centracare.com
Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is an inter-faith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers of all faiths into supervised encounter with people in crisis. The essential elements of CPE include:
- The actual practice of ministry to people
- Detailed reporting and evaluation of that practice
- Pastoral supervision
- A process conception of learning
- A theoretical perspective on all elements of the program
- A small group of peers in a common learning experience
- 400 hours for one unit of CPE
- An individual contract for learning
Pastoral reflection, pastoral formation, and pastoral competence are stressed in the student’s learning activities. CPE serves as a part of preparation for parish ministry, chaplaincy, lay ministry, teaching and counseling.
Contact: Marty Halvorson, CPE Supervisor
320-251-2700, ext. 54980, halvorsonm@centracare.com
Community Psychology/Chemical Dependency Emphasis Undergraduate/Graduate Students
St. Cloud Hospital / Recovery Plus offers full-time unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are completing a chemical dependency licensure preparation course. The student must have chemical dependency as an emphasis and an instructor must confirm that the student has completed the required coursework. You will be required to send a cover letter and resume to the contact person who will arrange an interview. Internships are granted on a competitive basis. Early application before the semester in which the internship is desired is encouraged.
Contact:
Main Campus: Mary Tacker PhD, LADC, LMFT; 320-229-3760,
tackerm@centracare.com
Journey Home/Passages: Joal Peitz, BS, LADC; 320-255-5949, peitzj@centracare.com
Clara’s House: Cheryl Peters- Lewis, BS, LADC; 320-229-4950 peters-lewisc@centracare.com
Dietitian Clinicals
Shadow Experience
College students pursuing a career in the field of dietetics may be accepted for an 8 to 16 hour shadow experience to allow observation of inpatient clinical dietitians.
St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship Program, Candidate Status
The St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship Program, Candidate Status, will be referred to as St. Cloud Hospital or SCH DI Program for all further site program information. The St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship Program accepts up to 10 interns annually for a 38-week full-time program with the option of a 60-week part-time program. Candidate status indicates that our program is progressing toward compliance with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) Accreditation Standards and we have demonstrated institutional readiness to implement our program. Full accreditation is expected within three years. Students graduating from our current program, while in candidate status, are considered graduates of an accredited program as defined by ACEND.
For information about accreditation status, contact:
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 312-899-0040 X5400
Fax: 312-899-4817
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
URL: www.eatright.org/ACEND
St. Cloud Hospital Contact: Dona Anderson, MPH, LD, RD
320-251-2700, ext. 54236, andersond@centracare.com
Human Resources Internships
CentraCare's Human Resources team offers paid internships that generally coincide with semester schedules (fall, winter/spring and summer). We're especially interested in you if your education shows an interest in a Human Resources career.
You'll focus mainly on recruitment but will be part of projects that can cross the HR spectrum, and will have an opportunity to meet a variety of potential mentors.
Internships are posted online when available, and applications must be submitted online.
Go to the online jobs listing page
For more information, please contact:
Contact: Brent Bultema, Human Resources
brent.bultema@centracare.com
Marketing Internship
The CentraCare Health Marketing Department offers one paid internship typically beginning in June. The internship runs 9 to 12 months, depending on the student's situation. Interviews are usually conducted in November or December for the upcoming summer. Duties vary depending on marketing projects and student background. Marketing course work is required.
Contact: John Schnettler, Director of Marketing
320-229-4981, schnettlerj@centracare.com
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork and Shadowing
St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid level I and level II fieldwork rotations for occupational therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level occupational therapy programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in occupational therapy are also available on a limited basis.
Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com
PharmD Student Internships/Rotations
St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare Ambulatory Pharmacy Services and the CentraCare Retail Pharmacies accept Pharm D students for multiple clinical rotations through accredited pharmacy programs. The St. Cloud Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy and the CentraCare Retail Pharmacies also offer paid internship opportunities for students licensed as pharmacy interns in the state of Minnesota.
Contacts:
St. Cloud Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy (APPE rotations and Paid Internships): Lance McNab, Supervisor of Clinical Pharmacy Services. McNabL@centracare.com, 320-251-2700, ext: 54548
CentraCare Outpatient Pharmacy (APPE, IPPE rotations and Paid Internships): Keith Karsky, Supervisor of Retail Pharmacy Services. KarskyK@centracare.com, 320-251-2700, ext: 70580
CentraCare Ambulatory Pharmacy APPE rotation: Jessica Lind, Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Jessica.Lind@centracare.com
Physical Therapy Internships and Shadowing
St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid clinical internships for physical therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level physical therapy programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in physical therapy are also available on a limited basis.
Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com
Physician or Physician Assistant - Rotation
To do a clinical rotation with a physician or physician assistant, the Medical Staff Office must have an affiliation agreement with the medical school/program you are attending. Due to provider schedules, opportunities are very limited.
Learn more about Student Rotations and download a pre-application form
Contact: Diane Gustafson, Medical Staff Office
320-251-2700, ext. 54550, gustafsond@centracare.com
Psychology Undergraduate Internship
The Behavioral Health Clinic offers unpaid internships for undergraduate students who are completing a college major in psychology. Preference is given to students who are planning to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Coursework in abnormal psychology or psychological disorders is required. Coursework in research methods is preferred. Internships are granted on a competitive basis, and all applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to the internship supervisor at least 3 months prior to the semester in which the internship is desired.
Contact: Internship Supervisor: Scott Palmer, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 320-255-5796, palmers@centracare.com
Radiologic Technology Program
For complete program information, visit the School of Radiologic Technology section.
Registered Nursing Students Summer Internship Program
Learn more
Social Work Internships
Social work students are accepted for internships in areas that St. Cloud Hospital Social Workers practice and as patient activity and ancillary responsibilities allow.
The Internship is arranged through contact with either the hospital clinical coordinator or with a designated social worker contact. There must be a current contractual arrangement in place with the college sponsoring the student experience. An interview may be requested to assess for appropriate placement.
Contact: Jenny Marks, LSW
320-251-2700, ext. 51820, marksj@centracare.com
Graduate Social Work Students
The inpatient mental health units at St. Cloud Hospital consider graduate social work students for unpaid internships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for learning about mental illness, and a desire to explore a career in service to individuals who struggle with acute or chronic mental health conditions.
Students are required to be in the process of completing their MSW clinical/advanced practice internship (600 hour field placement). We are unable to consider students who are in their BSW/MSW foundation internship; we are unable to consider students in another field of study.
Internship will primarily take place during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. There must be a current contractual arrangement in place with the college sponsoring the student experience. All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to the designated social worker. Cover letter should specify anticipated start and end date of placement.
Contact: Stacy Rivers, LICSW
320-251-2700, ext. 59026, stacy.rivers@centracare.com
Speech Therapy Internships and Shadowing
St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid clinical internships for speech therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level speech pathology programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in speech therapy are also available on a limited basis.
Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com
