Clinical Intern

Hope on Haven Hill • Rochester, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Intern at Hope on Haven Hill (HHH) is a supervised clinical training position designed for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field. The intern provides hands-on experience supporting pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders in a nurturing, therapeutic residential environment focused on recovery, safety, and healthy family relationships. Working under the guidance of the Field Supervisor, Clinical Director, and/or Executive Director, the Clinical Intern participates in individual, group, and family counseling while developing skills in trauma-responsive care, gender-responsive treatment, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. This is more than an observation-based placement. Clinical Interns have the opportunity to be actively involved in the treatment environment and develop skills that translate directly to future behavioral health careers. Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to: Build real-world clinical experience working with a specialized and underserved population. Develop confidence in individual and group counseling. Strengthen assessment, documentation, communication, and crisis-intervention skills. Learn how substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions impact individuals.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field.
• Active participation in an academic program.
• Various background checks and medical exams as required by funders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual, group, and family counseling.
• Develop skills in trauma-responsive care, gender-responsive treatment, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
• Gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience.
• Be actively involved in the treatment environment.
• Build real-world clinical experience working with a specialized and underserved population.
• Develop confidence in individual and group counseling.
• Strengthen assessment, documentation, communication, and crisis-intervention skills.
• Learn how substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions impact individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree