Onsite MHC Counseling Intern — $20/Client Hour (ABQ)

Faith Works Counseling; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Faith Works Counseling in Albuquerque, NM is offering a Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Intern role. You will gain hands-on experience providing therapeutic services under licensed supervision, with a $20 stipend per face-to-face client hour; documentation is unpaid.

This internship complements academic learning in a dynamic setting, preparing you for a career in mental health counseling. Responsibilities include initial assessments, individual and family therapy, treatment planning, progress

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in Social Work.
• Completed coursework in foundational counseling theories, ethics, and basic therapeutic techniques.
• Commitment to diversity, ethics, and client-centered care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial client assessments and histories.
• Facilitate individual and family therapy; co-facilitate group therapy as needed.
• Develop and implement treatment plans under supervision.
• Monitor and document client progress and adjust modalities.
• Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and training.
• Provide crisis intervention with supervision.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers.
• Engage in community outreach within Albuquerque area.
• Maintain accurate client records per policy and standards.
• Complete university-required documentation and adhere to program policies.
• Maintain required supervision hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

EHR familiarity

Confidentiality ethics

Independent worker

Education

Master's in Social Work or Doctoral in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Faith Works Counseling in Albuquerque, NM is offering a Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Intern role. You will gain hands-on experience providing therapeutic services under licensed supervision, with a $20 stipend per face-to-face client hour; documentation is unpaid.

This internship complements academic learning in a dynamic setting, preparing you for a career in mental health counseling. Responsibilities include initial assessments, individual and family therapy, treatment planning, progress