About the role#
Centerstone Chattanooga is seeking interns for the school year to support our school-based mental health services. This is an unpaid, part-time internship that requires on-site participation. You will gain experience by working directly with school-based staff and assisting at our clinic as needed.
What you'll do#
- Shadow school-based staff to learn the day-to-day expectations of a therapist.
- Provide assessments, case coordination, and counseling for individuals, groups, and families under supervision.
- Maintain a caseload throughout the school year.
- Plan and lead at least one group session each week, including preparing resources and writing group notes.
- Meet 24-hour documentation standards for all patient interactions.
- Attend weekly supervision sessions provided by Centerstone and fulfill requirements from your university program.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment in a master’s level program for Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Status as a student in good standing with your university.
Location & details#
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About Centerstone
Centerstone is a nonprofit organization focused on behavioral health and addiction care. It operates across the United States with over 10,500 employees. The organization provides mental health services and social supports to people of all ages. It also manages specialized programs for veterans and the military community. The headquarters is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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