How to hire a case manager internship

How to hire a case manager internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step case manager internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a case manager internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new case manager internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the case manager internship you need to hire. Certain case manager internship roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A case manager internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, case manager interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents case manager internship salaries for various positions.

   Type of Case Manager Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Case Manager Internship	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$20-33
   Youth Advocate	Youth advocates are individuals who responsible for maintaining the human rights of youth while assisting them in developing their skills in all areas of life, such as education, health, employment, and relationships. These advocates are required to discuss youth development and involvement with various leaders in the community... Show more	$12-19
   Mental Health Counselor	A mental health counselor is responsible for helping patients deal with their emotional and mental disorders by developing treatment plans and conducting regular counseling to track the patient's progress and condition. Mental health counselors encourage active communication from their patients, provide coping strategies for triggering situations, seek advice from other health care professionals, and guide patients on doing other activities that would help them relax... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Intake Assessments
   • Social Work
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Substance Abuse
   • Mental Health
   • Child Abuse
   • Family Therapy
   • Support Services
   • Community Resources
   • Independent Living
   • Psychosocial Assessments
   • Mental Illness
   • Discharge Planning
   • Group Therapy Sessions

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   Responsibilities:

   • Review and research leads regarding personal injury cases by obtaining information from the Medicaid recipient's attorney and insurance adjuster
   • Grant access to electronic medical record databases to process utilization reviews in a timely and accurate manner while remaining HIPAA compliant.
   • Work closely with paraprofessionals and clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedure and expedite PCP implementation.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your case manager internship job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A case manager internship can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, case manager interns' average salary in mississippi is 50% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level case manager interns 39% less than senior-level case manager interns.
   • Certifications. A case manager internship with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a case manager internship's salary.

   Average case manager internship salary

   $54,026yearly

   $25.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level case manager internship salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a case manager internship job description

   A job description for a case manager internship role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a case manager internship job description:

   Case manager internship job description example

   MENTOR, a member of the Sevita family, is a community-based, behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services including adult behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, children's behavioral health, autism services, and early childhood services.
   Role Description for the Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
   
   + Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of services, case management, behavior intervention plans, and treatments provided to individuals served.
   
   + Oversee all services provided to individuals and their families, monitor quality of care delivered, ensure compliance with contractual terms, and monitor regulatory program compliance.
   
   + Assist in the development of quality services and engaging activities that meet the individual served needs.
   
   + Build and maintain relationships with families and external case managers.
   
   Minimum Qualifications for the Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
   
   + Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
   
   + For an internship, currently enrolled in an eligible Bachelor's degree
   
   + One year of work-related experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, youth placed at-risk, etc. preferred.
   
   + Valid driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
   
   + MA State Social Work License within 6 months of employment.
   
   Why Join Us?
   
   + Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
   
   + Full compensation/benefits package for full time employees
   
   + Paid internships
   
   + 401(k) with company match
   
   + Paid time off and holiday pay
   
   + Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
   
   + Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
   
   Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
   
   The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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5. Post your job

   To find the right case manager internship for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with case manager interns they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit case manager interns who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your case manager internship job on Zippia to find and recruit case manager internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with case manager internship candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new case manager internship

   Once you have selected a candidate for the case manager internship position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new case manager internship. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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