Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Internship Program

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The Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Internship Program is a unique opportunity for students in social work, family therapy, and nursing to receive specialized training in trauma-informed behavioral healthcare. This one-year internship prepares students to support adults with trauma-related behavioral health challenges, with a particular focus on rural communities in Kentucky. Through this program, students gain valuable, hands-on experience working with people from different backgrounds, while building a strong foundation in trauma-informed care.

Program Eligibility & Requirements

To apply, students must meet the following qualifications:

  • Enrollment in one of these accredited programs:

    • Bachelor’s in Social Work
    • Master’s in Social Work
    • Doctorate in Social Work
    • Foundation and Advanced Couple and Family Therapy (UofL only)
    • Advanced Year DNP-Psychiatric Nursing (UofL only)

  • Additional Requirements:

    • Willingness to travel to designated internship sites in rural Kentucky.
    • Commitment to applying trauma-informed care in behavioral health post-graduation.
    • Strong interest in serving adults across the lifespan.

Program Benefits

The FlourishCare Internship provides a range of benefits to support your professional journey:

  • Funding Opportunities:

    Competitive stipends are available to help support students:

    • $10,000 – UofL MSSW (advanced year only) & UofL Couple and Family Therapy (advanced year only) - limited.
    • $25,000 – UofL Doctorate in Social Work.
    • $28,000 – UofL DNP-Psych only.

    • Additional scholarship opportunities may be available based on program qualifications.

      Please note that employment at the University of Louisville or other qualifying factors may impact stipend eligibility.

  • Professional Development:

    Gain interprofessional training in trauma-informed behavioral health, earning the FlourishCare Professional Certificate upon completion. Benefit from specialized career development support and job placement resources.
     

  • Impactful Work:

    Improve lives through a trauma-informed integrated behavioral health-primary care model that addresses both the emotional and physical well-being of adults in Kentucky.

How to Apply

Interested students should reach out to Sophia Banks at sophia.banks@louisville.edu for further inquiry. Strong candidates will be invited for a follow-up interview.

If selected to participate in this program, please identify the UofL Trager Institute as your practicum placement choice in your respective graduate program practicum application process. If you have questions regarding this step of the application, contact your graduate program's practicum placement facility coordinator to learn more.

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