Counseling Practicum and Internship 2027

About the Role

We are looking for master’s level counseling students who are passionate about helping families and children and want to be surrounded by expert clinicians dedicated to their profession. Our counseling program, AZ Family Counseling, provides quality counseling intended to strengthen family life on behalf of children and to provide assistance to hurting people, guiding them towards spiritual, emotional and behavioral healing. We provide Christ-centered counseling through the demonstration and application of Biblical truth and Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to assigned clients of AZ Family Counseling.
• Maintain files and records on each client counseled so that complete and accurate information is always available.
• Assist in database management as required.
• Alert the Clinical Services Manager or designee of any serious concerns involving clients in the Counseling Program, particularly where legal or safety issues may be involved.
• Discuss and establish fees with clients in accordance with AZ Family Counseling’s guideline for fee structure and obtain the supervisor’s approval for any fee request beneath guideline.
• Discuss and collect insurance information from clients and provide necessary follow-up documentation and/or reports to ensure collection of insurance or other resource funding fees in a timely fashion.
• Attend Clinical Meetings and group supervision with the Director of Clinical Services or designee on a bi-monthly basis or as scheduled.
• Attend individual supervision with the Director of Clinical Services or designee as required (requirements are based upon level of experience, state licensure, and professional requirements).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other related field and enrollment in an accredited Master’s level Counseling program (we currently do not have MSW supervision available).
• At least one year of clinical experience together with experience with children and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of counseling ethical and legal issues as they apply to child and family counseling is required.
• Knowledge of counseling practice and theory, specifically in areas of human development, group and individual theory, and systems family therapy is required.
• Must model strength of character, Christian values, and a healthy relationship with God, themselves, and others.
• Must have a good understanding of counseling dynamics and methods to effectively counsel clients.
• Ten (10) month commitment minimum.

Schedule

We see clients Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

Internships are unpaid and for credit only. You must be in a degree-seeking program to apply.