Adult Therapist Internship

About the role

This Adult Therapist Internship is for current Master level students in their MSW, MA, or MFT programs. Interns in our Adult Outpatient Services Programs in Olympia will gain experience working with a diverse adult population. Interns will meet with clients in person or via telehealth for outpatient mental health appointments. Interns will gain experience using EBPs, staffing cases, and navigating electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in person or via telehealth for outpatient mental health appointments.
• Gain experience using Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs).
• Staff cases as part of the treatment team.
• Navigate electronic health records.

Requirements

Interns must be current Master level students in their MSW, MA, or MFT programs. No prior clinical experience is required.

Qualifications

Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in their program and be enrolled full-time.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of electronic health records.

Benefits

• Paid credentialing expenses by Behavioral Health Resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexibility in internship start dates to accommodate student schedules.

Pay

The internship is unpaid.

Schedule

Interns will work flexible hours to accommodate client needs and supervision requirements.

Contact

For more information about this internship, please contact [Contact Information]. Behavioral Health Resources is a WDI-approved community behavioral health agency. Behavioral Health Resources (BHR) is a not-for-profit provider of community mental health and substance abuse treatment. BHR has locations in Olympia, Shelton, Hoquiam, and Elma. The agency's mission is to support and strengthen individuals, families, and the community by promoting mental health and substance use disorder recovery. Mental health and addiction recovery are integral to overall community health. Our vision is a community healed through treatment, education, and advocacy. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our services, in our workplace, and in our community.