JOB TITLE: Counseling Intern LOCATION: Cleveland, OH, USA POSTED DATE: 2026-09-07
JOB DESCRIPTION: Summary The counselor, art therapy or social work intern will be responsible for shadowing and providing psychotherapy services including mental health assessment, treatment planning, individual psychotherapy sessions and possibly group psychotherapy or group psychoeducational health and wellness sessions within the Health and Wellness department. As affiliated organizations, The Centers and Circle Health operate under a shared leadership structure as one, creating life changing solutions for people in Northeast Ohio to lead healthier and more successful lives. Responsibilities and duties: 1.Mental health assessment shadowing and completion of MHA upon task supervisor awareness of preparedness and understanding of DSM-5 or IDC-10 diagnostic criteria. 2.Individualized treatment plan development 3.Maintain a client case load completing psychotherapy in accordance with educational body requirement and expectation based on supervisor evaluation of preparedness 4.Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week of every 10 hours of client care delivered 5.Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as available 6.Complete agency documentation of The Centers clients in accordance with ODMH and best practices standards Qualifications: Education: will have a bachelor degree in a psychology, social work, sociology, art therapy or related field. Must be actively enrolled in a master’s degree education program in social work, counseling, art therapy or marriage and family therapy. *Will have completed course work in diagnosis, theories, group process * Will obtain and maintain a CT or SWT status while working with clients *Will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills *Will work cooperatively with other team members following The Centers values system About The Centers The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive. The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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