Clinical Mental Health Intern - Unpaid Practicum/Internship

Opportunity Development Centers • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity for Hope offers unpaid clinical practicum and internship placements in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Marshfield. Interns gain hands-on experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting while receiving clinical supervision appropriate to their training and educational program requirements. The placement is intended to support students’ educational and professional development and does not guarantee employment after completion.

Internship hours are coordinated around the student’s academic program requirements and the clinic’s needs and availability. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; appointments may be available outside these hours upon request. Internship hours are customized to meet the student’s educational program requirements.

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 their 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