Mental Health Therapist Intern - Massachusetts

Northeast Health Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Supervision and support

Opportunity for full-time employment

Job summary

Northeast Health Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Mental Health Therapist Intern to support patients in a clinical setting under supervision.

This paid internship offers supervision and opportunities for full-time employment after graduation, with responsibilities including assessments, individual and family therapy, and completing billing and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• In your final year of a Master of Social Work, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, or a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Has a strong interest in clinical outpatient mental health services

Responsibilities

• Conduct Culturally Sensitive, strength-based assessments for new patients and families
• Provide individual and family therapy to patients based on identified needs
• Complete billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms within specified time frames
• Develop crisis plans, safety plans (when needed), relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans to support the maintenance of stable functioning
• Adhere to all current federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, as well as NEHS policies and procedures
• Participate in case consultation and agency meetings
• Complete all mandatory training

Skills

Assessment

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Master’s in Mental Health Counseling

Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Mental Health Therapist Intern - Massachusetts

Location: Worcester, MA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 28, 2026

We are currently adding Therapist Interns to our growing team! As an intern at Northeast Health Services, you will have the opportunity to directly treat patients in a clinical setting.

Internship opportunities available across Southern and Northern Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the purview of a supervisor:

• Conduct Culturally Sensitive, strength-based assessments for new patients and families
• Provide individual and family therapy to patients based on identified needs
• Complete billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms within specified time frames
• Develop crisis plans, safety plans (when needed), relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans to support the maintenance of stable functioning
• Adhere to all current federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, as well as NEHS policies and procedures
• Participate in case consultation and agency meetings
• Complete all mandatory training

Qualifications:

• In your final year of a Master of Social Work, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, or a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Has a strong interest in clinical outpatient mental health services

Explore the Advantages of Joining Our Team:

• Paid internship
• Provided with supervision and additional support
• Opportunities to become full time employee’s post‑graduation

Northeast Health Services is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This role is compensated at a fixed hourly rate of $18.75. This rate reflects our current standard compensation practices for this role and may be reviewed or adjusted over time to remain competitive and aligned with organizational needs.

Transformations Care Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.