About the role#
This internship provides graduate students with the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a mental health setting. You will work directly with clients who are uninsured or have TennCare, supporting them as they manage symptoms related to grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma. This role requires a two-semester commitment and allows you to carry a small caseload under the guidance of a field supervisor.
What you'll do#
- Provide point-of-care services and psychotherapy to clients of various ages.
- Use therapeutic modalities such as TF-CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy.
- Conduct client assessments.
- Assist with treatment planning and discharge planning.
- Participate in treatment teams alongside other agency departments.
- Develop your professional documentation skills.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a master's level student in a social work, counseling, or psychology program.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid internship with rolling start dates.
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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