About the role#
This internship within the Family Services organization provides support to Church leaders in caring for individuals facing social and emotional challenges. The role focuses on delivering resources that align with gospel principles and providing direct counseling services and consultation under close supervision. Interns handle a variety of complex issues, including mental disorders and family relationship problems, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional standards.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical care under close supervision.
- Consult with and maintain positive rapport with Church leaders.
- Maintain accurate, updated notes within the data collection system.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized work area.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 2nd-year master's degree student in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Ability to maintain exacting standards of moral conduct and provide service within gospel standards and values.
- Knowledge of legal issues within the counseling profession.
- Ability to communicate sensitive subject matter professionally with clients and ecclesiastical leaders.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Ogden, Utah
- Term: Summer 2026
- Modality: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship
- Note: Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.
