Clinical Services Internship for Counselor Trainees (Spring 2027)

About the Agency

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation's largest, most experienced child service agencies, providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, the agency helps more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity, and self-sufficiency. Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

Program Summary

The Clinical Services team works across multiple departments within Bellefaire JCB to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to clients. Most curriculums follow evidence-based treatment, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to treat clients that reside in mental health units on campus, as well as in foster care and independent living programs. Therapeutic services are also available from dually-licensed counselors working with Alcohol, Drug, and Co-occurring Mental Health/Substance Abuse issues.

Intern Position Summary

Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Clinical Services Supervisor/Field Instructor, the Clinical Services Intern will work as a member of a team of licensed professionals with significant experience in DBT. This is an opportunity to hone clinical skills and provide meaningful, value-driven work to clients in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including but not limited to: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and reviews, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, consultation, aftercare planning, and termination reports.
• Collaborate with respective treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
• Assist in the clinical planning of therapeutic groups and individual clients involved in Day Treatment and Group Therapy.
• Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients as needed.
• Other services as necessary to the enrichment of the intern environment.

Location

Services take place on-site and in the community. Some travel is required.

Schedule

The working hours are flexible. Some evenings should be expected.

Qualifications

• This internship is for Master's level students pursuing a degree in SWT, CT, LPC, MFT, or LSW.
• A Bachelor's degree and enrollment in a related Master's program is required.