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.

Mental Health Internship Opportunity

We are open to reviewing eager, like-minded, graduate school students to work collaboratively with Anchor Within Counseling. This therapist internship supports the clinical well-being of our clients and their families. This position is appropriate for second-year graduate school students.

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 processes of an outpatient mental health clinic, explore the reality of race as a social determinant of mental health, and build a foundation in the provision of individual therapy. 

Intern Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide weekly/bi-weekly individual and family therapy in the office setting
• Shadow and conduct joint intakes for new clients with an employed clinician or supervisor
• Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors on the formulation of comprehensive individual treatment plans
• Complete and document quarterly treatment plan reviews in conjunction with the task supervisor
• Complete safety assessments, tracking client progression with supervisor
• Regularly incorporate at least 2 evidence-based practices when planning and conducting therapy sessions
• Involve and advise family members of clinical recommendations made by the task supervisor
• Gather data on client responses to the care provided
• Participate in the assessment of client’s need for referrals to outside specialist (like psychiatry, occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, and the like)
• Utilize Anchor Within’s HIPPA-compliant electronic health record system
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.

Intern Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be a second-year graduate student in good standing with your accredited program
• Complete all necessary paperwork for NPI and OHA registration
• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time and maintain a consistent schedule
• Communicate clinical needs and professional requests clearly and promptly to the 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