Graduate Internship School Based Mental Health Clinician (unpaid)
Effective School Solutions
Location
Wayne, New Jersey
Quick overview
Interns will provide individual counseling, co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy, and participate in treatment planning and case consultation under supervision. Responsibilities also include engaging in family communication and completing necessary clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling and eligible for internship placement according to university guidelines. A strong interest in working with children and adolescents, professionalism, and a commitment to completing the full academic year are required.
Job description
- Graduate Clinical Intern (Unpaid—Full Academic Year) Effective School Solutions (ESS) School-Based Mental Health Services About ESS Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students, serving over 2,000 students across nine states.
- ESS delivers high-acuity clinical care within public schools, helping students with significant emotional and behavioral needs achieve academic and mental health stability.
- About the Internship ESS is seeking a graduate-level Clinical Counseling Intern (Master’s in Clinical Counseling) for a full academic year unpaid placement.
- This internship offers hands-on experience providing school-based mental health services under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
- Interns will be embedded within one school site and will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Under supervision, interns will: Provide individual counseling to students Co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy Participate in treatment planning and case consultation Engage in family communication and meetings Complete clinical documentation in ESS’s electronic medical record Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional development sessions
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling. Eligible for internship placement per university guidelines Strong interest in working with children and adolescents Professional, collaborative, and eager to learn Commitment to completing the full academic year What You’ll Gain Direct clinical experience with high-acuity student populations Weekly supervision from licensed clinicians Training in ESS’s structured school-based mental health model Experience working within a multidisciplinary school team