Counseling postgraduate; MA Intern , Counseling Center

Counseling Postgraduate (MA) Intern 2026, Counseling Center

Are you an equity-minded master's level student who believes in fostering inclusive and accessible counseling services? Do you want to counsel a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution? Do you have lived experiences similar to the students we serve? If you answered yes to the questions above, we invite you to apply for the master's level internship program. The Bellevue College (BC) Counseling Center is seeking a master's level student who is open to working with college student populations across the spectrum of developmental and mental health issues as well as a willingness to provide socially-just mental health services to BIPOC, neurodivergent, and other underrepresented populations.

The BC Counseling Center focuses on individual and group therapy and does not provide family or couples counseling.

Intern Learning Objectives:

• Execute core clinical knowledge and skills in providing culturally-competent and socially-just short- and long-term individual (personal, educational, and career) and group counseling.
• Implement core clinical knowledge and skills in assisting students, including those who are on academic probation, in identifying and resolving problems affecting their educational and personal development by clarifying short- and long-range educational/personal/occupational goals.
• Execute the core skills and knowledge base in assessing and helping clients prepare for, minimize, and resolve crisis situations.
• Develop culturally responsive therapeutic modalities when working with historically underrepresented student populations.
• Create and maintain ethical and professional relationships with all students, clients, supervisor, and colleagues and staff at the Center and on campus.
• Identify and connect clients with appropriate campus and community resources and services.
• Generate ideas for outreach activities targeting different student populations, plan outreach projects, and conduct outreach activities appropriate for the targeted populations.
• Adhere to the Center's standards for record keeping and utilizing feedback obtained from developmentally supportive clinical supervision for personal and professional growth.

Site Objectives:

• Support interns in applying what they are learning in an ethical and culturally competent manner through their engagement in developmentally supportive clinical supervision and other learning activities.
• Foster interns' confidence as a mental health professionals.
• Support interns in developing their identities as mental health providers in a college setting.
• Provide mentorship for the next generation of counselors.

Internship Schedule and Expectations:

The internship officially begins in the first week of September with onboarding activities, ahead of the fall quarter which starts in mid to late September. Interns may begin earlier in August if required by their academic programs.

Interns are generally expected to work a minimum of three days per week. Daily shifts typically start between 9 and 10 AM and conclude between 3 and 5 PM.

Pay, Benefits &

Work Schedule:

This is an unpaid position and successful interns are expected to work 16-20 hours per week.

This position is for 9-12 months, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment.

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits.

About The College:

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our vision, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

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About The Department:

Mission:

The Counseling Center serves all students, including those who are facing personal and educational challenges as well as those who are undecided in their major and/or career. We strive to support these students by promoting a holistic sense of self and wellness by providing personal, educational, and career counseling as well as Human Development courses and workshops. We…