About the role#
Applewood Centers Inc is seeking a School Based Counseling Intern to provide therapeutic support within school settings. This role focuses on fostering the emotional and mental growth of children and adolescents through direct intervention and collaboration with families and school staff. You will work within an assigned school, with additional community or office-based requirements as needed.
What you'll do#
- Provide psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral services, and consultation to students.
- Conduct assessments and interviews to establish client records and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs).
- Develop measurable, achievable treatment plans that address the specific needs of clients and their families.
- Collaborate with families to create crisis plans and provide ongoing crisis assistance.
- Offer supportive services and mental health training to teachers and school personnel.
- Advocate for clients to help them secure necessary resources and services.
- Maintain professional relationships with natural supports and collateral professionals.
- Attend team meetings and consultations to ensure coordinated care.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
- Close cases by preparing discharge and aftercare plans.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Master of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy program.
- A valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, or Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee) or higher, in process before billing services.
- A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets agency insurance underwriting criteria.
- Approval by Applewood to transport clients in your own vehicle.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
- The role is on-site and requires travel to schools and homes.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling start date.
- Field hours are flexible, though occasional evening availability is expected.
About Applewood Centers Inc
Applewood Centers Inc is a private, non-profit agency based in Cleveland, Ohio. It provides mental health, social services, and educational support to children, adolescents, and families. The organization operates in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. It employs between 201 and 500 people and functions as an affiliate of Wingspan Care Group.
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