May 2027 Outpatient Internship

UHS•Worcester, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Arbour Counseling Services’ Outpatient Clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts offers a clinical internship beginning in May 2027. The program provides training and supervision to students on the role and responsibilities of a counselor or therapist in a multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare system. Interns gain clinical experience in a setting focused on quality care and documentation, with the goal of preparing them to provide meaningful care to people in need. Pay is $15 per billable hour, and the position is on-site. The outpatient program offers treatment and support on a more flexible schedule for people stepping down from a higher level of care, seeking limited treatment, or trying treatment for the first time. Services include individual, group, couples, and family therapy; medication evaluation and management; school-based treatment; and elder services. Interns receive a challenging and rewarding work environment, completion of evaluation forms required by Arbour and their academic program, consistent review and documented feedback on recordkeeping skills, and frequent review of goals and objectives in their internship contract. The internship must be completed through a full academic year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in the second year of a master’s-level program leading to a license-eligible degree.
Ability to complete the internship through a full academic year.
Appropriate citizenship work documentation.
Must pass a CORI check, drug test, and other pre-employment documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the complexities of diagnosing mental health and/or substance use disorders using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Understand the counselor/therapist’s role in the change process, including appropriate boundaries, collateral contacts, and consultations.
Identify at least three benefits of quality supervision, de-briefing, and achieving state licensure and national accreditation.
Demonstrate the ability to submit quality documentation that identifies medical necessity, level of care, and treatment progress.
Meet the educational and internship requirements of the student’s academic program.
Understand the characteristics and elements of a successful multidisciplinary treatment approach.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the organization’s departments and how they interact to provide quality services.
Demonstrate understanding of the principles and standards of service excellence.
Understand federal and state laws regarding care provision, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality laws, and the intern’s role in developing organizational policies and procedures.