Mental Health Intern

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About the Role:

The Graduate Clinical Intern position at A Space For Us Counseling and Wellness Center is designed for graduate students seeking hands-on experience in an outpatient mental health setting. Interns will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills while learning within a supportive, culturally responsive, and integrative environment.

Under appropriate supervision and in accordance with university internship or field-placement requirements, interns may gain experience with client engagement, assessments, treatment planning, clinical documentation, case consultation, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Interns will also be introduced to trauma-informed care, mindfulness, somatic techniques, and whole-person wellness practices.

This role is ideal for graduate students who are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, committed to professional growth, and passionate about providing compassionate and culturally responsive mental health care.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in an outpatient mental health setting
• Exposure to individual psychotherapy and client-centered treatment planning
• Experience with assessments, progress notes, documentation, and continuity of care
• Training in culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices
• Exposure to mindfulness, somatic, and integrative approaches
• Clinical supervision and professional feedback
• Opportunities to participate in case consultation and professional development
• Experience working with a diverse client population
• Potential consideration for employment after graduation and appropriate New Jersey licensure

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services under clinical supervision
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and case notes
• Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary team members on client care
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support client mental health goals
• Participate in regular clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings
• Adhere to ethical guidelines set by NASW, ACA, or applicable licensing boards

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's program in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Completion of required graduate coursework prior to internship placement
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, CBT, or other evidence-based practices
• Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to client-centered care
• Must meet program requirements for supervised clinical hours

About Us:

A Space For Us Counseling Inc is a dedicated mental health practice in Gloucester, NJ, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for every client we serve. Our team is passionate about breaking down barriers to mental health care and empowering individuals on their journey toward wellness. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing workplace where emerging clinicians are mentored, valued, and inspired to grow.