Mental Health Clinical Internship

Position Overview

Ava Health is seeking Clinical Interns (Master’s Level) for practicum or internship placements in a mental health and substance use treatment setting.

This is a hands-on counseling internship within a continuum of care (OP, IOP, PHP, Residential, Sub-Acute) where interns gain experience in group therapy, individual counseling, and multidisciplinary treatment.

Ideal for students pursuing careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate and lead group therapy sessions (IOP & PHP)
• Provide individual counseling sessions (as appropriate)
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultation
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff
• Assist with treatment planning, progress notes, and documentation
• Support clients with coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery
• Participate in CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing-based programming
  

Learning Opportunities

• Experience in a behavioral health continuum of care
• Develop skills in group therapy facilitation and individual counseling
• Training in evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI)
• Exposure to mental health and substance use treatment populations
• Learn clinical documentation, treatment planning, and case conceptualization
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program (Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or related field)
• Eligible for Practicum or Internship placement
• Working toward licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
• Interest in mental health counseling, substance use treatment, or behavioral health
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• Interest in group therapy and clinical skill development

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health, human services, or case management
• Interest in addiction counseling or dual diagnosis treatment
• Availability during weekday daytime hours (PHP programming)

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a mental health and addiction treatment center
• Supervision and mentorship from licensed clinicians
• Opportunity to develop clinical counseling skills
• Experience in group therapy, individual therapy, and treatment planning
• A collaborative team culture focused on growth, feedback, and creativity

Schedule

• Flexible based on university requirements
• Preferred availability during weekday daytime hours

To Apply

Reply to this add! It would also be helpful to submit the following:

• Your degree program and internship requirements
• Areas of interest (mental health, substance use, counseling)
• What you hope to gain from this clinical internship