Masters level Internship/Practicum Assignment

Brief Description Please state start date and timeframe you are looking to complete internship at time of application. Westbrook Health Services (WHS) is committed to training the best professionals in the field. Complete your practicum/internship alongside our team of talented professionals and obtain the hands-on experience you need to succeed in your career!

Master's Level Clinical Practicums/Internships are available to graduate students pursuing a degree in psychology, clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work. The practicum/clinical prepares students to deliver high-quality services with lasting outcomes for children aged 3 through adulthood. At WHS, we utilize a wide variety of evidence-based interventions and allow you to participate in the service delivery of a full array of services at a comprehensive community mental health center.

Master's Level Therapy Clinical Experiences Typically Includes

• Participating in individual, group, and family therapy with a variety of needs and diagnoses
• During internship, you will carry a small outpatient therapy caseload with families, groups, and individuals

Methodologies may include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Based Therapy, and more. The opportunity to shadow and learn more about Evidenced-Based Practices such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and others may also be available.

Location:

• To be determined based on-site supervisor availability

Internship Requirements

• Enrolled in master's program in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work and utilizing this clinical level experience to fulfill school credit
• General availability between the hours of 8 am-6 pm
• Available 16-24 hours/week
• Desire clinical experiences working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and geriatric populations.

Applications are accepted ongoing, and will interview until spots are filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Submit Online Intern Application at westbrookhealth.org and include resume, cover letter, school requirements/contract, and targeted start date. Requirements Internship Requirements:

• Enrolled in master's program in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work and utilizing this clinical level experience to fulfill school credit
• General availability between the hours of 8 am-6 pm
• Available 16-24 hours/week
• Desire clinical experiences working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and geriatric populations.

Please Note Applications are accepted ongoing. We will conduct interviews until all spots are filled. Interviews will be conducted via Teams.

Submit Online Intern Application at westbrookhealth.org, Resume, cover letter, and school requirements/contract. Summary The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time. Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.