Mental Health Counseling Intern — Onsite in Albuquerque

Faith Works Counseling; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Faith Works Counseling in Albuquerque seeks a Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Intern to gain hands-on therapeutic experience under licensed supervision. The role offers practical exposure to assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work.

The internship provides supervised, ethical clinical practice, with a $20 stipend per face-to-face client hour and unpaid documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program or Doctoral program in Social Work
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, diversity and client-centered care
• Willing to work onsite and commit to at least two semesters
• Completed coursework in foundational counseling theories, ethics and basic therapeutic techniques
• Pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial client assessments and histories.
• Facilitate individual and family therapy; co-facilitate group therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans under supervision.
• Monitor and document client progress; adjust treatments as needed.
• Participate in case consultations, staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in community outreach and education within Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
• Maintain accurate client records in line with policies and regulatory standards.
• Complete tasks and projects as assigned by supervising counselors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Master's in Social Work

Doctoral program in Social Work

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

Faith Works Counseling in Albuquerque seeks a Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Intern to gain hands-on therapeutic experience under licensed supervision. The role offers practical exposure to assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work.

The internship provides supervised, ethical clinical practice, with a $20 stipend per face-to-face client hour and unpaid documentation requirements.