Medina Office Clinical Intern (Fall 2026)

Job Summary

The Medina Office Clinical Intern position is reserved for graduate students who have reached the internship portion of their Master’s programs and have secured a formal trainee license, allowing them to perform clinical duties under the supervision of an authorized, licensed field supervisor. The Medina Office Clinical Intern will have the opportunity for internship experiences and hours within the Child & Adolescent Group Services program, TEAM Alliance School-Centered program, and Intensive Home-Based Therapy (IHBT).

Essential Duties

• Provide individual and/or group counseling;
• Offer school and family education;
• Implement Therapeutic Behavioral Services (Individual skill trainings);
• Advocate for clients;
• Provide information and referral;
• Coordinate transportation;
• Offer alcohol and drug education and prevention;
• Facilitate group work;
• Respond to crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions;
• Complete required trainings and maintain necessary client records;
• Avoid premature termination/evaluation of cases;
• Adhere to Agency/ACS/NASW codes of conduct and ethics;
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training;
• Maintain confidentiality of client information;
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record;
• Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum current Master’s student in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, required.
• Skills/Competencies:
• Core Expertise: Strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience expertise in therapy, crisis intervention, education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Awareness, sensitivity, and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
• Interpersonal Communication: Clear communication using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adherence to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; application of ethical concepts within scope of work.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective functioning as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients, and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognition of problems and appropriate response; gathering and sorting information to identify and address root cause issues; making timely decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform intern duties.
• Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum current Master’s student in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, required.
• Skills/Competencies: As described above.

Benefits

Bellefaire JCB offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work hours are flexible and must be kept below 20 per week. Some evenings apply.

About Bellefaire JCB

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, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity, and self-sufficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Agency Partner

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.