SUD Counseling Intern

The Centers • Cleveland, OH

3d

About The Position

We are currently seeking placement for Fall 2025. The counselor, art therapy or social work intern will be responsible for shadowing and providing psychotherapy services including mental health assessment, treatment planning, individual psychotherapy sessions and possibly group psychotherapy or group psychoeducational health and wellness sessions within the Health and Wellness department. About The Centers The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential. We provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We provide high-quality healthcare to everyone who comes through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. Our health care services include mental and physical health care, primary care, dental, behavioral health urgent care, pharmacy services, addiction and substance use treatment, HIV/AIDS prevention and support services, along with trauma recovery service. We strive to be an equitable, anti-racist, and service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering an inclusive community where our team members thrive. The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a college level education program in social work, counseling, art therapy, marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Will have completed course work in diagnosis, theories, group process
• CPR certification is required
• Must provide copy of certification and maintain during the duration of the internship
• Will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Will work cooperatively with other team members following The Centers values system

Responsibilities

• Mental health assessment shadowing and completion of MHA upon task supervisor awareness of preparedness and understanding of DSM-5 or IDC-10 diagnostic criteria.
• Individualized treatment plan development
• Maintain a client case load completing psychotherapy in accordance with educational body requirement and expectation based on supervisor evaluation of preparedness
• Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week.
• Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as available
• Complete agency documentation of The Centers clients in accordance with ODMH and best practices standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees