Vermont State Colleges System·Lyndon, Vermont
The intern will provide individual counseling to undergraduate and graduate students and assist in co-facilitating group sessions. They will work within an integrated Wellness Center team alongside nursing and health education staff.
The Wellness Center at the Castleton campus of Vermont State University is seeking counseling or social work master’s level students for internship placements.
Our campus has a student population of approximately 1800 students. Our Wellness Center counselors see both undergraduate and graduate students. Most of the work is individual counseling, but we offer opportunities to co-facilitate groups as well.
Weekly individual and group supervision are provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Training is provided before the beginning of each semester.
One of the benefits of our setting is that we are an integrated Wellness Center with counseling, nursing, and health education. We have a collaborative and supportive team.
University housing is available for selected candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please complete the attached application and upload a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. Questions about the Wellness Center or the position should be directed to Jacqueline Eddy, Associate Director of Health and Wellness Castleton campus: jacqueline.eddy@vermontstate.edu
Candidates must be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check. Scheduled Hours Weekly: 24 Budgeted Wage for this Position: Volunteer Assignment Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: Job Posting Responsibilities:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's level counseling or social work program. Applicants must be willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Market context
Graduate counseling intern roles in Vermont often attract candidates seeking supervised experience in school or clinical settings while completing a master’s program. These positions can be competitive because employers look for current enrollment in counseling or social work programs, readiness for a criminal background check, and fit for structured training environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm your program status and background-check readiness before applying.