About the role#
River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. invites graduate students to join our team as a Clinical Intern. This role provides direct experience in a mental health care setting under the guidance of a licensed supervisor. You will work with diverse populations across the lifespan.
What you'll do#
- Perform clinical intakes.
- Provide individual counseling sessions.
- Lead group counseling sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or Doctorate program in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or social work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle crisis intervention.
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with computers and general office software.
- Understanding of legal and ethical standards in the counseling profession.
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: A stipend of up to $4,000 for Master’s level interns or $17.25 per hour for Doctorate practicum students.
- Term: Rolling.
About RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC
River Valley Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Founded in 1953, it provides mental health care services to the local community. The organization operates with 208 employees across several office locations in the region. It focuses on health services for clients, visitors, and staff.
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