Masters Level Internship: Counseling | Psychology | Social Work Program

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is excited to offer a Master's Level Internship Program for students in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work. This comprehensive, one-year internship provides students with hands-on experience across the continuum of behavioral health care, helping bridge the gap between theory and practice as students prepare to enter the field. Our internship program was crafted with input from educational partners to support emerging professionals with a structured learning approach. It encompasses four key stages, allowing students to progress at their own pace: Stage 1: Department and organizational onboarding, Stage 2: Supervisor-led sessions with student observation, Stage 3: Student-led sessions with supervisor observation, Stage 4: Student independence with supportive oversight from supervisors.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a clinical environment.
• Ability to engage in hands-on experience across various behavioral health care settings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinical or counseling setting.
• Interest in specialized areas such as child and adolescent care, substance use disorder treatment, or crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department and organizational onboarding.
• Engage in supervisor-led sessions with observation.
• Conduct student-led sessions with supervisor observation.
• Work towards student independence with supportive oversight from supervisors.
• Gain expertise in chosen areas of clinical practice.

Benefits

• Individualized supervision and evaluations.
• Didactic training and group and individual supervision every week.
• Access to personal and professional development events.
• Opportunities to build professional networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree