Paid Mental Health Internship — Hands-On Client Care

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite role

Competitive pay

Job summary

Alleghany Highlands Community Services in Covington offers a paid internship for Master’s students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services. The role is onsite, providing direct client engagement and hands‑on experience while training under seasoned professionals.

You will develop assessment and diagnostic skills, create person‑centered service plans, and gain proficiency with essential office tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality & PHI security (HIPAA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients onsite to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment.
• Observe and learn assessment and diagnostic skills alongside experienced professionals.
• Assist in developing person‑centered service plans tailored to clients’ needs.
• Contribute to documentation and client progress notes under supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / Social Work / Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services in Covington offers a paid internship for Master’s students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services. The role is onsite, providing direct client engagement and hands‑on experience while training under seasoned professionals.

You will develop assessment and diagnostic skills, create person‑centered service plans, and gain proficiency with essential office tools.