Flexible Mental Health Intern (Milwaukee)- Fall 2026 Internships

Ccmke; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Ccmke is seeking a Mental Health Intern in Milwaukee for Fall 2027. This internship offers students a chance to gain hands-on clinical experience while managing their own client caseload.

The role requires current enrollment in a master's program in Social Work or counseling, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred, but not mandatory.

This position provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to the community while growing professionally in a culturally competent environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Social Work or related field.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Passion for developing strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage client caseloads under supervision.
• Provide in-office psychotherapy and counseling services.
• Collaborate with clinical team to support mental health services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication

Cultural competence

Education

Enrolled in a master’s degree program in Social Work or a counseling related field

Job description

Mental Health Intern (Milwaukee)- Fall 2027

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am- 5pm, Flexible scheduling

Some problems in life are too difficult to handle alone. When problems like tensions in a marriage, behavioral issues with a teen or pre-teen, depression, anxiety, or daily stressors overwhelm someone’s life, they do not need to walk that road alone. With over a hundred years of dedicated service to our neighbors in need, Catholic Charities Counseling Services, with the crucial help of our interns, is able to provide culturally competent, high quality mental health services to individuals, families, children, and couples of all faiths and backgrounds.

Catholic Charities’ Mental Health Internship Program aims to compliment your coursework with an in‑person clinical experience. As an intern, you will gain experience, confidence, and professional growth by managing your own client caseload. Interning with us provides a rewarding cross‑cultural opportunity to gain experience in mental health with the satisfaction that you are making a difference in people’s lives, who struggle to receive quality mental health services due to the effects of poverty.

The internship program pairs you with both a clinical supervisor and clinical team for support as you provide mental health services to the local community. Under the supervision and with the support of Catholic Charities’ experienced therapists, interns provide in‑office psychotherapy and counseling.

Expected Availability and Commitment:

Internship duration of two consecutive semesters or one year.

10 to 24 hours per week on‑site during office hours (Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM).

Required Training:

Interns train and work with Catholic Charities’ mental health professionals.

Required Qualifications:

• Students must be enrolled in a master’s degree program in Social Work or a counseling related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with a passion for developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Helpful Skills for the Role:

Culturally competent and has the ability to work with clients from all faiths and backgrounds.

Ability to recognize and navigate the added challenges of people living in poverty to receiving mental health services.

Ability to communicate in Spanish but not required.

Gain experience, confidence, and professional growth by managing client caseloads. Interning with us provides a rewarding cross‑cultural opportunity to gain experience in mental health with the satisfaction that you are making a difference in people’s lives who struggle to receive quality mental health services due to poverty.