About the role#
Sound offers unpaid internships for graduate students looking to gain clinical experience in the East region of the Greater Seattle area. You will work within our adult and child-family service programs to provide recovery-oriented, evidence-based care. This role involves shadowing experienced clinicians and taking on direct client responsibilities to build your counseling skills.
What you'll do#
- Provide individual and group counseling for adults and children.
- Perform case management, medication management, and crisis stabilization.
- Deliver integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Offer recovery, health, and wellness support.
- Engage in family therapy, advocacy, and parent education.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including medical providers and community partners.
- Shadow clinicians to observe various roles and treatment approaches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master-level graduate program.
- A commitment of at least four quarters or two semesters.
- Availability for 20-24 hours per week on a stable, reliable schedule.
- Coordination with your supervisor for any time off during school vacations.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bellevue, Redmond, and Snoqualmie, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Note: This is an unpaid internship and does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Sound
Sound is a nonprofit behavioral health agency based in Tukwila, Washington. Founded in 1966, it provides mental health and addiction services to the community. The organization employs approximately 900 people and offers specialized care for veterans, children, and individuals with developmental disabilities. It utilizes the Reaching Recovery clinical model to support client engagement and track recovery outcomes.
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