Clinical Mental Health Intern - Unpaid Practicum/Internship

Opportunity Development Centers Inc • Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Intern is an unpaid clinical practicum or internship placement with Opportunity for Hope, available in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Marshfield. The intern gains hands-on experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting and receives qualified clinical supervision. Activities depend on the student’s level of training and educational program requirements. Internship hours are coordinated around the academic program’s requirements and the clinic’s needs and availability. The placement supports educational and professional development and does not guarantee employment upon completion.

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; appointments may be available outside those hours upon request. Internship hours are customized to meet the student’s educational program requirements.

ODC, Inc. describes its purpose as empowering people with disabilities to achieve work and life goals and championing human connection through inclusion. It seeks to provide a welcoming environment where people feel they belong and are valued, and is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate-level counseling, social work, or related behavioral health program.
• Seeking a clinical practicum or internship placement as part of educational program requirements.
• Interest in gaining experience working with children and/or other clients in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Willingness to learn and provide clinical services consistent with the intern’s level of education, training, and supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to meet applicable university, onboarding, background check, and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services appropriate to the intern’s level of training under qualified supervision.
• Observe and participate in client assessments.
• Assist with developing individualized treatment plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Learn to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to express feelings and concerns.
• Gain experience with clinical documentation and applicable recordkeeping expectations.
• Consult and collaborate with members of the Mental Health team.
• Develop an understanding of professional, ethical, and confidentiality requirements in a clinical setting.
• Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to the intern’s level of training.

Benefits

• Qualified clinical supervision consistent with applicable university and licensing requirements.
• Hands-on learning opportunities in an outpatient behavioral health environment.
• Exposure to assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and client services.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced mental health professionals.
• Completion of required university evaluations and communication with the intern’s educational institution as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern