Mental Health Therapist Internship

Sevita; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Sevita is looking for passionate individuals for the Mental Health Therapist Internship in Fall River, MA. This role provides valuable real-world clinical experience under the supervision of licensed clinicians, focusing on individual and group therapy while working with children and families.

Interns will conduct assessments and provide treatments in both in-home and outpatient settings, aimed at fulfilling university internship requirements and preparing for future careers in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Completion and proof of a Master’s level practicum.
• Previous experience in mental health settings with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments under supervision.
• Provide individual, couple, family, and group therapies.
• Engage in mental health consultations with stakeholders.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Individual and group therapies

Mental health consultation

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or related

Job description

Mentor South Bay, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Mentor South Bay Mental Health Therapist Internship

Hiring for Fall 2026

Locations: Fall River, MA

Pay: $15/hour

Finding joy together, that's living.

Sevita’s Internship Program provides graduate students pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling (MHC), or Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) with hands‑on training, professional mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to support children, youth, adults, and families.

Interns gain real-world clinical experience under the supervision of licensed clinicians, with opportunities to practice in both in‑home and outpatient settings. This program is designed to align with university internship requirements while preparing students for future careers in the behavioral health field.

Inspiring possibility, growing together, seeing our impact. That's living.

Role Description

• Conducts psychosocial assessments under master’s level supervision and transcribes or dictates relevant information for person served records.
• Provides individual, couple, family and/or group therapies and crisis interventions using various treatment modalities.
• Engages in mental health consultation and collaboration with stakeholders and treatment team members.
• Develops individualized treatment under the supervision of master’s level clinician/supervisor.
• Maintains current, adequate medical record documentation in the electronic medical record of the person being served.
• Attends regular staff meetings, clinical meetings, training, and one‑on‑one sessions with direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related degree that will lead to licensure in counseling or marriage and family therapy.
• Completion and proof of a Master’s level practicum.
• Previous experience working with children/adolescents (in a clinical or mental health setting preferred).
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.