Intern/Practicum Student - MSW/Clinical Mental Health (Summer/Fall 2026) #NOW HIRING

Description

Project Harmony is accepting applications for Graduate students who are enrolled in a Master's Program in Social Work, Counseling, or a related program. This internship/practicum placement would be concurrent/2-terms, 500-600 hours.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Shadow clients and therapists to learn a variety of interventions and modalities
• Maintain a small caseload
• Maintain documentation and become familiar with an electronic health record
• Maintain communication with the client, families, and team members involved in a case
• Learn to complete comprehensive evaluations and assessments
• Attend regular supervision and group consultations
• Learn the complete timeline of a case, from intake to discharge

Requirements

• Must respect and maintain confidentiality, and uphold HIPAA compliance
• Actively participate in Project Harmony program and agency operations such as staff meetings, in-services, assigned committees and other relevant activities
• Collaborate with Project Harmony staff, as well as other agencies and service providers involved in serving the child and family
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals, including referral sources, providers, family members, children, etc.
• Excellent organization, time management and decision-making skills
• High level of initiative and energy
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts

Position Description

Project Harmony supports students pursuing a Master’s degree in a Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Counseling, Human Services or related program. An internship/practicum with Project Harmony is a unique opportunity for students with an interest in child welfare, child mental health and working with families. Participating departments include Children’s Services - Family Advocacy, and Mental Health Therapist Team (response), and the Connections Program (early intervention).

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be enrolled in a University program which has written requirements for an internship experience
• Education pathway and/or Career goals congruent with the outcomes of the internship opportunity
• Students are asked to submit an application online to be considered. If selected to move forward in the process, students will be invited to interview with Project Harmony teams prior to selection/placement
• Consent to and successfully pass background checks and provide documentation as requested for onboarding
• Candidate is free of any foreseeable Conflicts of Interest given the population served and their past or current employment