What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Intern (UNPAID) (CLININTERN) position at New Freedom?
Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures
About Us
At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.
If you’re driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.
About the Position – Clinical Intern
Under clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Intern conducts mental health assessments, provides direct mental health services to members, and participates in consultations with clinical personnel in support of the mental health needs of members in the clinical reentry setting.
Your Impact Will Include:
- Provides individual and group counseling to address clinical needs and support successful reentry.
- Conducts comprehensive and informal mental health assessments to evaluate needs and progress.
- Collaborates with member support services staff to address members’ mental health needs.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards, laws, and behavioral health regulations.
- Completes weekly clinical supervision in accordance with internship agreements.
- Maintains accurate, organized, and up-to-date documentation and data collection systems.
- Submits records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
- Participates in professional development, applies research-informed practices, and adapts to new approaches while supporting New Freedom’s policies and procedures.
- Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission.
Where You’ll Work
- Primarily onsite at our facility.
- Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction.
- Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.
"Every day, someone walks out of a prison gate with nothing but a bag of belongings and a hope for a better future. At New Freedom, we meet them at that moment—with open arms, real opportunities, and the belief that their past does not define their potential."