Clinical Internship

Sandstone Care - Reston, Virginia•Reston, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Sandstone Care is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals currently enrolled in a master’s program in counseling or social work to join their team as a Clinical Intern. This is an unpaid internship/practicum opportunity where interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, supportive environment. The program specializes in helping adolescents and young adults overcome substance use, mental health, and mood disorders, treating the whole person and supporting families. Interns will play a crucial role in supporting clients' recovery journeys, contributing to treatment goals, and facilitating therapy sessions. They will receive one hour of individual supervision per week and participate in weekly Clinical Team Meetings. Training will be provided in various therapeutic modalities, including individual, group, and family therapy, under the supervision of a clinician.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a master’s in counseling or social work program seeking a clinical internship
Availability to commit 15-20 hours per week
Availability to work at least one evening per week
A desire to contribute to a supportive, client-centered treatment environment
Professionalism and self-awareness
Strong communication skills
Dedication to ethical practice and supervision
Passion for therapeutic work

Nice To Haves

Those who complete their practicum with us are encouraged to continue on for their clinical internship hours.

Responsibilities

Supporting clients' recovery journey
Contributing to treatment goals
Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions
Commitment to high-quality clinical documentation, paperwork, and billing responsibilities
Meeting required timelines for documentation and paperwork
Coordinating care with clients, their families, and other providers
Working under direct supervision
Adhering to ethical standards in all aspects of work
Leading individual sessions
Facilitating group sessions