Clinical Mental Health Intern
About The Position
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, we’ve provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported more than 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide. Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its forms—background, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit www.generationhope.org.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university; pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling or associated field.
- Meeting the practicum/internship requirements for a master’s degree in professional counseling from an accredited and approved college or university.
- Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
- Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars
- Strong interest in young adult, child and family counseling
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, Google Suites, and Canva (preferred)
- Spanish-speaking (plus)
- Passion for mental wellness
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight and in a largely remote environment.
Nice To Haves
- Canva (preferred)
- Spanish-speaking
Responsibilities
- Provide supervised direct services to Generation Hope Scholars (and/or Alumni) and their families in accordance with their psychological needs, developmental abilities, and individualized treatment plans; including individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, group sessions and psychoeducation workshops.
- Maintain proper SOAP notes for each session and complete other clinical documentation such as case conceptualizations, treatment plans, biopsychosocial intakes, and assessments/screenings
- Assist in facilitating the non-crisis mental health text line for Generation Hope Scholars
- Appropriately track indirect and direct hours on a consistent basis
- Engage in outreach initiatives, connecting Generation Hope’s Mental Health program with other mental health resources in the DC metro area
- Research and network with mental health community resources
- Create media content materials for wellness newsletter, etc.
- Send out email blasts and mass text messages about mental health programming to Generation Hope Scholars
- Create mental health social media content
- Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in facilitating mental health focused workshops
- Attend all weekly staff meetings, team meetings, and group supervision when appropriate
- Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in organizing current mental health information
- Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in creating psychoeducation presentations and therapy workbooks/packets
Benefits
- Stipends are provided for each semester of internship completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
