About the role#
Centerstone Chattanooga is seeking interns to join the team for the school year. This role provides an opportunity to gain clinical experience within a school-based setting while also supporting clinic operations as needed. Interns work under the supervision of school-based team leaders, clinical supervisors, or therapists.
What you'll do#
- Shadow school-based staff to learn the expectations and responsibilities of a school-based therapist.
- Provide assessments, case coordination, and individual, group, and family counseling to service recipients under supervision.
- Maintain a caseload throughout the school year.
- Plan and lead at least one group session weekly, including preparing resources and writing group notes.
- Maintain documentation standards within 24 hours of service.
- Participate in weekly supervision provided by Centerstone and fulfill requirements from your academic program.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a master's level counseling program (such as Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work).
- Status as a student in good standing within your master's program.
- Ability to commit to a consistent number of hours each week for the duration of the school year.
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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