Best Point Education & Behavioral Health·Cincinnati, Ohio
Provide mental health services to children and families through individual, group, and family therapy in agency and community settings. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting diagnostic assessments, and managing crises under professional supervision.
Social work therapy intern (Paid internship) internship term: 2026-2027
Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s leading non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace and community.
As a Social Work Therapy Intern, you will work under the supervision of an independently licensed counselor or social worker to provide mental health services tailored to children and families. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain experience in multiple settings and learn best practices in clinical care.
Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.
All qualified applicants [https://bestpoint.org/careers/] will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master's program in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. A CT or SWT certification is required, along with a strong commitment to cultural awareness.
Market context
In Ohio, therapy social work intern roles are often tied to behavioral health, schools, and community agencies that need graduate-level trainees. These positions can be competitive because they usually require current master’s enrollment, a CT or SWT certification, and demonstrated cultural awareness. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to relevant fieldwork or client-support experience.