Clinical Intern (Masters Level Counseling)

About the role

Launch your counseling career with a transformative internship at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. As a Masters level intern, you'll dive deep into providing impactful individual, group, and family therapy. This internship offers a unique pathway to potentially transition into a full-time counseling role, where you can make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Advocate for clients and support their well-being throughout services.
• Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with clients, staff, and external partners.
• Assist staff in problem-solving, contribute to solutions, and provide support without judgment.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for clients, staff, and self.
• Actively strive for improvement in personal and team performance, supporting the organization’s mission.
• Follow through on assigned tasks and ensure issues are addressed or escalated appropriately.
• Use organizational resources responsibly, maintaining integrity and accountability.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and provide individual, group, or family therapy as needed; be available for clinical consultation.
• Maintain regular communication with assigned professionals, parents, and outside agencies; provide minor case management and support services as needed.
• Advocate for clients, making recommendations for clinical and support services, including during discharge planning.
• Participate actively in treatment conferences, team meetings, and other relevant clinical discussions.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately and within designated timelines.
• Attend agency and community meetings as needed to support professional development and client services.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• Minimum education is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• For Graduate level Clinical Internships, Trainee status: CT, MFT-T, SWT is required.
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record.
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles.
• Free CEU trainings.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.