Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship (Hudson County) - Unpaid
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare · Jersey City, NJ · 7 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Shadowing IIC and BA Cases
- Submission of internship or practicum requirements (how are hours being tracked & shadowing requirements, etc.)
- Submission of weekly progress notes using daily living tasks checklist and DAP Note Format
- Working directly with individual ages 4-21 and their families
- Providing Behavioral Assistance to assigned youth
- Aiding in providing individual and small group therapy
- Aiding IIC Therapist in providing psychoeducation, crisis prevention and intervention, and addressing maladaptive behaviors in assigned youth.
- Individual Support of plan development and implementation of BA Treatment Plans
- Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours
- Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services
- Collect data and carry out treatment as designated by the supervising Therapist, which includes:
- facilitating environmental arrangements
- behavioral and clinical interventions
- teaching and developing new skills
- implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills reduction of problematic behavior
- behavior modification, conditioning and positive reinforcement
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program for Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology or related field
- Completed Practicum or enrolled in an internship for a Master’s Degree Program in one of the above fields of study
- BAs are required to complete the DCF COSC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months of their hire date (Note: This is a Virtual Training that can be spread out over the 6 month period.)
- At least 2 years experience in behavioral healthcare or related field and has experience working directly with individuals who have behavioral issues (maladaptive behaviors), developmental/intellectual disabilities, or mental illness
- Knowledge of Behavioral Interventions and some clinical training
- Valid NJ Driver’s license and proof of car insurance
- Valid Social Security Number or work authorization
- Must consent to and pass complete State/Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Bilingual is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole)
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling (2–20 hours per week, based on referrals and requirements)
- Team-supported and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for shadowing and professional mentorship