Intern; Unpaid, School Based

The Centers

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Cleveland, Ohio

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will provide psychotherapy services, including mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, and case management. They will also maintain clinical documentation and collaborate with school professionals and families to support client needs.

Qualifications

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. The role involves shadowing and providing psychotherapy services, including mental health assessments and individual/family therapy, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job Description

Summary

The Social Work intern is responsible for shadowing and providing psychotherapy services including mental health assessments, individual and family psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral support/case management, psychoeducation prevention services and consultation with school professionals, parents and students as needed. Services are primarily provided in the school/community/home with the availability of telehealth as clinically indicated.


About The Centers 

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.  .

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve.

Qualifications

  • Must have a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
  • Must be actively enrolled in a master’s degree program in social work
  • Will obtain and maintain SWT status while working with clients
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and communication skills
  • Work cooperatively with other team members following The Centers values

Responsibilities

  • Mental health assessment shadowing and completion of MHA upon field instructor determination of preparedness and understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
  • Individualized treatment plan development.
  • Maintain a client case load completing psychotherapy and therapeutic behavioral support in accordance with educational body requirement and expectation based on field instructor evaluation of preparedness
  • Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week.
  • Complete agency documentation of The Centers clients in accordance with ODMH and best practices standards.
  • Integrate behavioral health with the client’s health needs and refer for appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial service needs.

This position is eligible for the Ohio Higher Education Great Minds Fellowship for those enrolled in a participating school. Great Minds Fellows will be eligible for up to $10,000 (lifetime maximum) during their undergraduate and graduate studies for scholarship opportunities to assist with the costs of obtaining undergraduate and graduate-level degrees or certificates; paid internships in CBHCs at the undergraduate and graduate level; and the costs of required license and certification preparation and exams, and other necessary costs related to the degree or certificate.

https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/workforce-development/great-minds  

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Centers

Circle Health Services has merged with The Centers for Families and Children and are now known as The Centers. The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals to reach their full potential, ensuring communities are equitable, healthier, and prosperous. Our innovative 2Gen approach centers on the whole family to create a legacy of educational success and economic prosperity that passes from one generation to the next. Through this model, we integrate health and wellness services for children, teens, and adults, , including primary care, behavioral health care, addiction services, HIV treatment and in-house pharmacies. We also offer family support programs, including early childhood development, job training and workplace/workforce development. We are one of the oldest and largest health and human service agencies in Northeast Ohio, with 11 locations serving nearly 20,000 people each year.
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