Counseling Intern

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Amelia (OH); On-site; USD 10 - 12; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and flexible supervision

Training opportunities

Hybrid work options

Job summary

A community behavioral health organization is seeking Counselor interns in Amelia, Ohio, for an unpaid internship. Ideal candidates must be currently enrolled in a counseling program. Interns will work closely with individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders while gaining practical experience in assessment techniques and crisis management. The organization offers hybrid work options and is recognized as a Top Workplace since 2010, emphasizing a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be local – this is an in-person internship.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply diagnostic and assessment techniques.
• Participate in individual, group, and family interventions.
• Gain experience in crisis management and trauma-informed care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Tech-savviness

Open-mindedness

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited counseling program

Job description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness, addictions and other challenges lead healthy and productive lives.

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has openings for Counselor internships. We are seeking open‑minded individuals that are currently enrolled in a Masters® program and ready to learn by doing. Our offices are located in Hamilton and Clermont County, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. This is an unpaid internship. When you apply for this internship, enter $1 in the desired salary field.

Why Choose GCBHS?

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services is an eligible site for the Great Minds Fellowship! As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral health organization, GCBHS seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. Specifically, GCBHS is a non‑profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving more than 30,000 individuals annually.

• Our offices are located in Hamilton and Clermont County, Ohio and Northern Kentucky
• We offer opportunities for employment during and after your internship
• We offer hybrid office/work‑from‑home options
• We've been voted a Top Workplace since 2010
• We provide supportive and flexible supervision
• We offer training opportunities and flexible scheduling

Internship Requirements

• Must be a current student in an accredited counseling program
• Candidate must be local – this is an in‑person internship

What You'll Learn

We specialize in working with adults and youth who are facing Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health disorders. Join our team at GCBHS where you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a variety of exciting areas, including diagnostic and assessment techniques, individual, group, and family interventions, crisis management, and trauma‑informed care. Not only will you acquire essential skills to kickstart your career—such as electronic health records management, caseload management, and teamwork—but you'll also get exposure to cutting‑edge, evidence‑based practices.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is tech‑savvy, has strong communication skills, and has an open mind to try new things and think outside the box. Additionally, the ability to ask for help when needed.

We have been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010! Please visit our website www.gcbhs.com to learn more about GCBHS.