About the role#
The Centers is seeking a Counseling Intern to join the Health and Wellness department in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling start date. You will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting while working toward your master's degree.
What you'll do#
- Shadow experienced clinicians and provide psychotherapy services, including mental health assessments and treatment planning.
- Lead group psychotherapy or psychoeducational health and wellness sessions.
- Manage a client caseload that meets your educational program requirements.
- Document client interactions according to ODMH and agency standards.
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and participate in at least one hour of supervision for every 10 hours of client care.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
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 within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Role type: Full-time, paid internship.
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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