What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Mental Health Intern - Unpaid Practicum/Internship position at Opportunity Development Centers Inc?
Clinical Mental Health Intern – Unpaid Practicum/Internship
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate-level counseling, social work, or related behavioral health program
- Seeking a clinical practicum or internship placement as part of educational program requirements
- Interest in gaining experience working with children and/or other clients in an outpatient behavioral health setting
- Willingness to learn and provide clinical services consistent with your level of education, training, and supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct
- Ability to meet applicable university, onboarding, background check, and agency requirements
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
As a Clinical Mental Health Intern with Opportunity for Hope, you will gain hands-on experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting while receiving appropriate clinical supervision.
Depending on your level of training and educational program requirements, opportunities may include:
- Providing clinical services appropriate to your level of training under qualified supervision
- Observing and participating in client assessments
- Assisting with the development of individualized treatment plans
- Building therapeutic relationships with clients
- Learning to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to express their feelings and concerns
- Gaining experience with clinical documentation and applicable recordkeeping expectations
- Consulting and collaborating with members of the Mental Health team
- Developing an understanding of professional, ethical, and confidentiality requirements within a clinical setting
- Participating in professional development opportunities appropriate to your level of training
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Qualified clinical supervision consistent with applicable university and licensing requirements
- Hands-on learning opportunities in an outpatient behavioral health environment
- Exposure to assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and client services
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced mental health professionals
- Completion of required university evaluations and communication with the intern’s educational institution as needed
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- Status: Unpaid clinical practicum/internship
- Internship hours will be coordinated based on the requirements of the student’s academic program and the needs and availability of the clinic.
- This internship is intended to support the student’s educational and professional development and does not guarantee employment upon completion.
CLINIC HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Appointments may be available outside these hours upon request.
WHY CHOOSE ODC?
Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are committed to building and supporting a welcoming environment where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued for the contributions and perspectives they bring.
Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection, and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here.
ODC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.