About the role#
Mental Health Cooperative is seeking graduate-level interns to provide clinical mental health services to clients of all ages. You will work with individuals experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma, many of whom are uninsured or rely on TennCare. This role requires a two-semester commitment and offers the unique opportunity to manage a small caseload independently while working alongside your field supervisor.
What you'll do#
- Provide point of care and psychotherapy to clients of various ages.
- Utilize therapeutic modalities such as TF-CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy.
- Conduct client assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Manage clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the client's treatment team and other agency departments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a master’s level social work, counseling, or psychology program.
- Interest in learning clinical therapeutic skills using evidence-based modalities.
- Ability to provide psychotherapy to clients of all ages.
- Preference for candidates with advanced social work or counseling knowledge.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Mental Health Cooperative
Mental Health Cooperative is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company provides integrated mental and physical health care services. It employs approximately 726 people across multiple locations. The organization focuses on case management, therapy, and psychiatry for adults with serious mental illnesses and children facing emotional or behavioral challenges.
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