About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in mental health services within our Health and Wellness department. You will work under supervision to provide psychotherapy and support services to clients. This is a paid, full-time position based in Cleveland, Ohio.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and complete mental health assessments once you demonstrate an understanding of DSM-5 or ICD-10 criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for your clients.
- Manage a client caseload and provide individual psychotherapy sessions based on your supervisor's evaluation of your readiness.
- Lead group psychotherapy or psychoeducational health and wellness sessions as needed.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in weekly supervision sessions, requiring at least one hour of supervision for every 10 hours of client care.
- Complete all clinical documentation according to ODMH and agency 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, clinical 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.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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