Anchor opened it's doors in the fall of 2015. We serve individuals, families, and the community primarily with psychotherapy services. We host group forums and workshops centered on family healing and community growth. Our services are rendered through a holistic approach and with evidence-based practices. We prioritize the care of historically marginalized racial/cultural populations in the field of social service and mental health care. Our purpose is rooted in stimulating healing that is anchored in lasting, long-term change.

Graduate Social Work Internship Opportunity

We are open to reviewing eager, like-minded, mental health interns to work collaboratively with Anchor Within Counseling. The Social Services Intern supports the social and behavioral well-being of our clients, their families, and the community. This position is appropriate for first-year and second-year graduate school interns and requires a minimum of 9 direct client hours per week for a minimum of 7 months. 

Anchor Within Counseling is a multi-cultural focused practice which prioritizes the competent care of racial and ethnic minorities who have been underserved and over-served in this field . We treat everyone ages 8 and older. This is a place where interns learn the uniqueness of an outpatient behavioral health clinic, explore the reality of race as a determinant of health, and build a foundation in community engagement. 

Intern Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment of community needs, informing contract proposal and development
• Co-facilitates skills groups, in the community and in-office, for youth, adults, and children
• Co-develop curriculum for community support groups, based on contract guidelines
• Create and manage engaging content for social media platforms to increase community awareness and participation in services
• Provide case management services, including resources coordination and service plan development 
• Execute tasks related to client referrals, including scheduling
• Assist in daily operational duties for the clinic
• Exercise discretion and prioritizes tasks, seeking input as indicated
• Utilizes Anchor Within’s HIPPA-compliant electronic health record system
• Works both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Complete timely technical and narrative documentation

Intern Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be a 1st or 2nd-year graduate school student in social work, counseling, public health, or the like
• Requires a minimum commitment of 9 direct client hours per week for 7 months
• Maintain good standing with school program
• Complete paperwork necessary for NPI and OHA
• Embody positive relationship-building skills
• Have great attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time and competing tasks
• Ability to communicate needs clearly and timely to supervisor

Culturally-Specific Skills Highly Desired

• Ability to serve Black, African, Latino, Hispanic, Native, and/or Indigenous populations from a racially informed lens
• Ability to serve clients who ascribe to religious beliefs from a protective factors lens