Mental Health Intern (Bachelor’s) — Flexible Hours

Fernbrook Family Center; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernbrook Family Center offers internships for Bachelor-level students in Social Work, Psychology, and related fields. Interns work under direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor, observing clinical activities and handling non-clinical tasks aligned with their program requirements.

The internship provides hands-on experience delivering mental health services to children, adults, and families across individual, family, and group modalities, while emphasizing culturally responsive

Qualifications

• Observation of clinical activities under direct supervision.
• Engagement in non-clinical activities aligned with program requirements.
• Coordinate with Fernbrook staff and external providers.
• Criminal background check per agency and DHS requirements.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the agency’s qualified site supervisor; all services reviewed by the Supervisor.
• Provide mental health skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Use effective and culturally responsive strategies to address clients’ needs.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings to support professional development.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ethical decision-making

Professional boundaries

Ask for support when needed

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Receive feedback and direction

Learning and clinical growth

Computer literacy

Mission alignment

Job description

Fernbrook Family Center offers internships for Bachelor-level students in Social Work, Psychology, and related fields. Interns work under direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor, observing clinical activities and handling non-clinical tasks aligned with their program requirements.

The internship provides hands-on experience delivering mental health services to children, adults, and families across individual, family, and group modalities, while emphasizing culturally responsive