About the role#
The Counseling Intern joins the Health and Wellness department to provide psychotherapy services and support client care. This role involves shadowing mental health assessments and transitioning to independent work as your supervisor confirms your understanding of DSM-5 or ICD-10 criteria. You will gain experience in a clinical setting while meeting educational requirements.
What you'll do#
- Shadow mental health assessments and complete them once prepared.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Maintain a client caseload and provide individual psychotherapy sessions.
- Lead or assist with group psychotherapy and health and wellness sessions.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in weekly supervision sessions, ensuring at least one hour of supervision for every 10 hours of client care.
- Complete agency documentation according to ODMH and best-practice standards.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, art therapy, or a related field.
- Active enrollment in a master's degree program for social work, counseling, art therapy, or marriage and family therapy.
- Completed coursework in diagnosis, theories, and group process.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CT or SWT status.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A commitment to working cooperatively with team members.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About The Centers
The Centers is a nonprofit health and human service agency based in Cleveland, Ohio. It formed through the merger of Circle Health Services and The Centers for Families and Children. The organization operates 11 locations and provides primary care, behavioral health, addiction services, and job training. It serves nearly 20,000 people annually.
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