Mental Health Counseling Intern (Paid Internship)
About The Position
The Bethel University Wellness Center seeks compassionate, motivated, and growth-oriented graduate students in mental health counseling or a related field to serve as Mental Health Counseling Interns. This paid internship is designed to provide meaningful clinical experience within a Christ-centered environment that values holistic care, personal formation, and professional excellence. Interns will provide supervised counseling services, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and engage in ongoing professional and spiritual development as they prepare for careers in mental health care. The Wellness Center is committed to supporting the emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being of the Bethel University community. We approach care through an integrated model that honors both clinical best practices and the University's Christ-centered mission.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Master's-level program in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field
- Eligible for practicum/internship placement through their academic program
- Commitment to ethical practice and professional development
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Willingness to engage in a Christ-centered workplace environment
Nice To Haves
- Develop clinical counseling skills in a real-world setting
- Integrate faith and clinical practice in a thoughtful and ethical manner
- Strengthen case conceptualization and treatment planning abilities
- Grow in self-awareness, professional identity, and cultural humility
- Gain experience working within a multidisciplinary care team
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling services to students under supervision
- Conduct intake assessments and assist in treatment planning
- Maintain timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation
- Collaborate with Wellness Center staff, including clinical and pastoral care teams
- Participate in regular individual and group supervision
- Engage in case consultation and team meetings
- Support outreach, prevention programming, and campus wellness initiatives
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with professional guidelines
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Compensation will be provided as a stipend, structured similarly to a graduate assistantship, in alignment with University policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
