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Now Hiring: OMHC Clinical Intern
The Children's Guild
Are you a graduate student ready to launch your clinical career in a place where your work truly matters?
At The Children's Guild, we believe that great clinicians are built through meaningful, hands-on experience — and we are committed to training the next generation of mental health professionals. We are looking for passionate, driven Clinical Interns to join our Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) team and gain real-world clinical experience serving children, adolescents, and families.
Who We Are
The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our OMHC provides evidence-based, trauma-informed outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and families across multiple locations in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
We are proud to partner with graduate programs in Social Work, Counseling, and Psychology to provide exceptional clinical training experiences that prepare students for licensure and beyond.
The Opportunity
This internship is designed for graduate students completing their field placement or practicum requirement. As an OMHC Clinical Intern, you will:
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents under direct clinical supervision
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning
- Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, play therapy) under supervisor guidance
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards
- Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Engage families as active partners in the therapeutic process
- Support crisis assessment and safety planning under supervisor direction
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision sessions
What We're Looking For
- Current enrollment in an accredited Master's program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required)
- Completion of foundational graduate coursework prior to placement
- Genuine passion for working with children, adolescents, and families with diverse mental health needs
- Basic knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and ethical conduct
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
What You Will Gain
- Direct clinical supervision from licensed, experienced clinicians toward graduate program and licensure requirements
- Hands-on experience providing therapy to children and families with diverse mental health needs
- Training in evidence-based practices including TF-CBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teamwork alongside psychiatrists, case managers, and school-based professionals
- Mentorship and professional development to prepare you for your Clinical Fellowship or post-graduate career
- A strong foundation for pursuing licensure as an LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent
Ready to Begin Your Clinical Journey?
If you are a motivated graduate student ready to gain meaningful clinical experience in a mission-driven, trauma-informed environment, we want to hear from you.