Counselor - INTERN

RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 4,546,000 - 6,475,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $4,000 (Masters)

Stipend $17.25/hour (Doctorate)

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. invites graduate interns pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate in mental health fields to apply for an internship under a licensed supervisor. Interns will conduct intakes and provide individual and group counseling across the lifespan.

Requirements include enrollment in a Master’s or Doctorate program with relevant concentration and strong communication, crisis intervention, and ethical knowledge. Stipends offered per level as described.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate degree with a concentration in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or social work
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, crisis intervention, organizational, and ethical knowledge required

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes under supervision
• Provide individual counseling to clients
• Provide group counseling to clients across the lifespan

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Customer relations

Legal/ethical knowledge

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in mental health fields

Job description

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is inviting graduate level interns who are pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate degree with a concentration in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or social work to apply for an internship.

Overview of Clinical Intern Duties:

Under the guidance of a licensed supervisor, interns will perform intakes, provide individual, and group counseling to individuals across the lifespan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate degree with a concentration in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or social work

Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, crisis intervention skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, computer skills, good customer relations skills, and knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the profession

Stipend offered up to $4,000 for Masters Level Interns

Stipend offered $17.25 / hour for Doctorate Practicum Students