Mental Health Professional Internship- 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Zumwalt R-II School District; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Fort Zumwalt R-II School District invites Mental Health Professional Interns for the 2026-2027 school year. Interns must be enrolled in approved Master’s level counseling programs and will work with 13 social workers across 17,000 students in 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, 16 elementary schools, 2 alternative schools and an early childhood center.

A $5,000 stipend is available pending board approval. Expect a commitment of 3 school days per week for the full academic year, with supervision

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master's level counseling program with a clinical focus.
• Experience with individual and group counseling preferred.
• Ability to administer assessments and collaborate with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students on issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief.
• Assist with crisis management and participate in the district crisis response team.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, social workers and admins for student-centered plans.
• Participate in the Special Education process for IEP goals and social-emotional planning.
• Conduct needs assessments and connect students and families to community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's level counseling student

Job description

Mental Health Professional Internship- 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 4933450

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Social Work Practicum Placement (2026-2027 School Year Internship)

Multiple Positions Available

Mental Health ProfessionalInterns must be enrolled in programs affiliated with Washington University, UMSL, St. Louis University, or Lindenwood or Maryville Master's Level Counseling students.

• Required commitment of 3 school days per week for one full school year
• Concentration Practicum Students Only
• $5,000 stipend for the school year pending board approval
• August 2026 - June 2026 (Exact dates TBD)

School District:

• Will work with 13 social workers placed within the district

• Student population of over 17,000 students
• 16 Elementary Schools
• 4 Middle Schools
• 4 High Schools
• 2 Alternative Schools
• 1 Early Childhood Center

Mental Health ProfessionalIntern responsibilities, with the help of their supervisor, may include :

• Individual and group counseling in depression, anxiety, divorce, social skills, substance abuse, behavior disorders, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, eating disorders, and more.
• Administering suicidal and homicidal assessments
• Participating in the Special Education Process of developing goals and IEP team decision-making regarding social-emotional goals and treatment.
• Conduct needs assessments and connect to community resources
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, school nurses, social workers, and other school personnel to provide a team approach for each student's needs.
• Providing crisis management services and participate in the district’s crisis response team
• Advocating for students’ and families’ best interests
• Participating in-home visits for the purpose of gathering information on the student’s background and for developing cooperative home-school relationships
• Developing and presenting staff in-service training program
• Participate in PAS (long-term suspension) program for students providing education groups and counseling for students and their families.
• Identify and provide monthly support to Families in Transition

Fort Zumwalt School District

555 East Terra Lane

O’fallon MO 63366

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: upto $5,000 Stipend