CLINICAL INTERN

Rite of Passage • Bryant, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is seeking graduate students for Clinical Intern positions at its Arkansas juvenile treatment facilities. The internship provides practical clinical experience in a multidisciplinary treatment setting serving court-involved youth in the custody of the Arkansas Division of Youth Services. Programs provide a structured, therapeutic environment focused on personal growth, emotional development, behavioral change, and rehabilitation.

Interns work with youth under appropriate clinical supervision and alongside experienced professionals. The placement is at the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Alexander, Arkansas. Weekday scheduling is flexible, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; specific hours are coordinated according to university requirements, site needs, and clinical supervision availability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related graduate program.
• Seeking a clinical internship or practicum placement that aligns with university requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, compassion, and a willingness to learn.
• Be comfortable working with court-involved youth in a structured juvenile justice treatment environment.
• Meet applicable facility, background screening, and university placement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small caseload of youth under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Participate in therapeutic groups and assist with group facilitation and skill-building activities.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating individualized treatment plans.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinical, educational, medical, and residential staff.
• Assist with clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment reviews, and monitoring progress toward treatment goals.
• Support youth with trauma histories, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, substance use concerns, and other mental health needs.
• Develop skills in therapeutic communication, ethical practice, case conceptualization, and trauma-informed care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern