Clinical Social Work Intern

Dove Counseling Services is a growing private practice in Eatontown, NJ focused on providing thoughtful, compassionate psychotherapy to individuals, children, teens, couples, and families. We’re especially passionate about supporting younger populations and creating a space where both clients and clinicians feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

As our practice continues to expand, we’re intentionally building a strong, collaborative team environment ~ not just a place to intern, but a place to truly develop as a clinician.

• We’re looking for super cool  MSW interns in New Jersey (clinical track preferred) who are excited to grow into confident, skilled psychotherapists within a private practice setting.
• This is a hybrid internship (in-person virtual exposure), designed to give you real clinical experience ~ not just observation.
• You’ll be gradually supported in working with a range of clients (children, teens, adults, couples, families), developing your clinical voice, and gaining hands-on experience in how therapy actually works in a real-world setting.

• We’re not just offering an internship ~ we’re building a development track:
• MSW Intern → LSW → Full-Time Therapist
• This internship is designed to set you up for your career, not just check a requirement.

You’ll receive:

• Hands-on guidance in how to run therapy sessions (not just sit in and observe)
• Support with documentation, treatment planning, and clinical thinking
• Training on private practice systems (insurance, scheduling, workflow)
• Ongoing mentorship as you build confidence in your clinical skills
• A collaborative team where you can ask questions and actually learn

This is especially ideal if you’re someone who wants to feel prepared going into your first therapist role ~ not overwhelmed.

You’ll also be supported by a highly experienced and genuinely kind clinical supervisor who is invested in your growth.

• We also value creativity and flexibility in how therapy looks.
• Interns have the opportunity to be involved in group work, programming, and more experiential/community-based therapy. For example, we’re currently partnering with a local paddleboarding company for wellness-based experiences, and have facilitated group outings into the community (like trips to local spots such as the Asbury Park cat café) — all integrated into clinical work.

If you’re someone who likes thinking outside the box, there’s a lot of room to explore that here.

• Observing and eventually participating in individual, family, and/or couples sessions
• Conducting assessments and contributing to treatment planning
• Learning documentation and clinical note writing
• Understanding how to manage a caseload and schedule
• Participating in supervision and case discussions
• Exposure to collaboration with families, schools, and other providers

• Currently enrolled in an MSW program (clinical track preferred)
• Strong interest in becoming a psychotherapist
• Open to feedback, learning, and clinical growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Bonus (not required):

• Interest in working with children, teens, or families
• Interest in group therapy

• Ability to be in-person in Eatontown at least 1 to 2  days per week
• Some evening/weekend availability preferred

This internship is part of a larger pipeline. High-performing interns will have the opportunity to transition into a paid LSW role within the practice after graduation.

Post-graduation compensation starts at $50 per session (53 minutes) with continued support toward full-time clinician development.

This is a great fit for someone who wants:

• Real clinical experience (not just shadowing)
• Strong support early in their career
• A clear path into a therapist role after graduation
• A team that actually collaborates and cares
• The ability to be creative and build meaningful experiences for clients



If you’re looking for an internship that actually prepares you to be a therapist ~ and gives you a path forward ~ we’d love to connect.

Interest or Questions? Reach out to Grace Taylor, Psychotherapist & Internship Coordinator, therapist@gracetaylordovecounselingservices.com