Intern, Graduate Level

About the role#

Mental Health Cooperative is seeking graduate-level interns to assist in providing clinical mental health services to clients of all ages. This role offers the opportunity to develop clinical therapeutic skills using evidence-based modalities while working with populations managing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Interns work under the guidance of a field supervisor and are expected to make a two-semester commitment.

What you'll do#

• Manage a small caseload of clients independently while receiving supervision.
• Provide point-of-care services and psychotherapy to clients of various ages.
• Apply therapeutic modalities including TF-CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy.
• Conduct client assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team with other agency departments.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a master’s level student in a social work, counseling, or psychology program.
• Interest in learning and applying evidence-based clinical therapeutic skills.
• Ability to provide direct psychotherapy to clients across the lifespan.
• Advanced knowledge in social work or counseling is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Modality: On-site
• Commitment: Full-time, two-semester term
• Status: Unpaid internship
• Availability: Rolling