Fall Mental Health Therapist Intern (Bachelor's or Foundation Year MSW Students)

EVERYMIND INC • Rockville, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference with EveryMind – Fall Mental Health Therapist Internship Opportunity for Bachelor's or Foundation Year MSW Students!
Why Join EveryMind?
At EveryMind, we are committed to strengthening communities and empowering individuals to achieve optimal mental wellness. For over 65 years and with 200 staff across 27 locations, we deliver critical mental health and community support services to those who need it most.
Interning at EveryMind means more than gaining hours—it’s joining a mission-driven team where your work has direct impact. We provide hands-on clinical practice, mentorship from licensed clinicians, and professional development to help you grow into a confident mental health professional.
Schedule: 16 hours/week M–F
Location: One of our school sites in Montgomery County.
You’ll support holistic student success, family engagement, and community development through direct work with students, caregivers, and school partners.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a BA/BS or masters level program in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field and receiving school credit for the internship.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural, immigrant, and low-income families.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to collaborate in a school-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate weekly school-based groups for parents and students in collaboration with a Care Manager and Mental Health Therapist. Group topics may include social-emotional skill development, parenting strategies, goal setting, and English conversation practice.
• Support case management services for a small caseload (approximately 1–2 students/families) under close supervision. Responsibilities may include conducting intakes and initial assessments, contributing to service plan development, tracking goals, and connecting families to appropriate community and school-based resources.
• Assist with ongoing case documentation, follow-up, and coordination with internal team members and school partners, in alignment with program guidelines and ethical standards.
• Participate in family engagement activities and school-based community events, including planning and supporting initiatives such as food drives, clothing drives, and other school-based projects.
• Attend required supervision, trainings, and team meetings to support learning, skill development, and delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive services.

Benefits

• Weekly supervision and one-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Mileage reimbursement and monthly technology stipend.
• Monthly cohort trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact by helping families achieve self-sufficiency and connection.
• Access to wellness supports, staff events, and employee assistance resources.
• Internship experience counts toward years of experience if hired at EveryMind.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees