Intern Community Counseling

The Counseling Intern will gain hands-on experience working with youth and families in a community-based counseling program. Interns will observe and assist with counseling services, case management, and truancy intervention efforts while developing clinical and professional skills in a trauma-informed environment.

Interns work under the supervision of the Program Director and a licensed clinician and participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration to support youth in improving school engagement and developing positive life skills.

• Assist with client intakes, assessments, and treatment planning




• Observe and support individual, group, and family counseling sessions




• Assist with case management activities including referrals and resource coordination




• Help monitor school attendance and support truancy intervention efforts




• Participate in youth skill-building groups and counseling activities




• Support client follow-ups and communication with families and community partners




• Learn documentation practices including contact notes, intake forms, and service records




• Observe or assist with truancy arbitration and court-related procedures when appropriate




• Attend supervision sessions, staff meetings, and program trainings




• Support program activities that promote youth engagement, education, and pro-social behaviors




• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards




• Apply trauma-informed practices when working with youth and families

Interns may gain experience in:

• Clinical assessments and treatment planning




• Individual and group counseling techniques




• Case management and community resource coordination




• Truancy intervention and family engagement




• Collaboration with schools, courts, and community partners




• Clinical documentation and professional ethics




• Trauma-informed care practices

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level student currently enrolled in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related Human Services field, or a Registered Intern through the Board




• Must be at least 21 years of age




• Must have reliable transportation and active auto insurance




• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards




• Proof of liability coverage through your school or professional liability insurance

For Master’s Level Interns:
Master’s level interns must hold an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related Human Services field in order to have unsupervised client contact.

• Interest in working with youth and families




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment




• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and participate in supervision




• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)




• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality