Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS) Intern (Fall 2026)

Bellefaire JCB • Lorain, OH

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Director /Field Instructor, the Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS) Intern will provide clinical care, safety, and training to clients in a community based partial hospitalization setting. Alongside our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and specialists, you will work to develop, implement and manage specialized treatment plans for our clients year-round. This position will be based out of our Lorain regional office, and will support Lorain County specifically.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.
• May be enrolled as a first or second year student in a Master’s program in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• SWT, CT or LSW required.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience expertise in therapy, crisis intervention, education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy.
• Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrate clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; apply ethical concepts within scope of work and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Recognize problems and respond appropriately; gather information and sort through it to identify and address root cause issues; make timely decisions.
• Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform intern duties.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be open to working a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate therapeutic groups to youth through various clinical topics based on client needs.
• Provide direct care and service to groups of clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic behavioral services within treatment plan meetings and progress updates with guardians and other treatment providers.
• Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients on an assigned and as needed basis.
• Co-facilitate weekly group session.
• Engage in shadowing opportunities for other programs as available.
• Provide other services necessary to the enrichment of the internship environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern