Internship - Counseling or Social Work

Position Summary

This position will have responsibility for gaining practical work experience in the area of behavioral health counseling, social work, and case management. Responsibilities will include shadowing, outreach, assessment, individual and family counseling, and case management. We are accepting applicants who need placements starting now through Summer 2026. Agency policies do not allow for video recording, so we are not able to consider any applicants whose programs require video recording of client sessions.

• Develop and adhere to the Learning Plan developed with assigned site supervisor and graduate program
• Under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional
  • Provide intake assessments, diagnosis, ongoing culturally sensitive treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, and develop treatment plans
• Actively participate in individual and group supervision and clinical staff meetings
• Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of services rendered
• Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and referrals to community services whenever necessary
• Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and clients
• Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources
• Perform other duties as assigned

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or similar behavioral health science

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required