Candidates must be attending a graduate school counseling program. This internship supports the mental and behavioral health of clients under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. Anchor Within Counseling is a multi-cultural focused practice which prioritizes connecting Black/African, Latino/Hispanic, and Native/Indigenous people to culturally-informed providers. We serve all clients and have specific training and awareness of racial and ethnic norms which impact everyone. We are a practice where you can learn from seasoned clinicians and build a strong foundation in holistic mental health work.
Internship Opportunity:
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals/families seeking change? Join our team as graduate student and gain valuable experience in providing therapy to individuals, children, youth, families, and/or couples in need.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting joint intakes with supervisor for new client appointments
- Collaborating on diagnosis and treatment plan formulations
- Completing safety assessments and tracking client progression
- Implementing evidence-based practices in session plans
- Providing counseling and behavioral health treatment to clients
- Involving and advising family members when appropriate
- Participating in client assessments for specialist engagement
- Researching community needs and creating support groups
- Facilitating therapy sessions and community workshops
- Performing case management functions
- Utilizing HIPAA-compliant data tracking and documentation
- Maintaining good standing with graduate school program
- Communicating needs clearly and timely to supervisor
Requirements:
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective time management and task prioritization
Culturally-Specific Skills Highly Desired:
- Ability to serve diverse populations from a racial justice lens
- Willingness to support clients with religious/spiritual beliefs
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain hands-on experience from culturally-informed providers and prepare to make a lasting impact on the community. Apply now and start your journey with us!