Master's Level - Clinical Intern

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Master level students in the final year of their degree program to join us as Paid Clinical Interns. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering care in community behavioral health settings and eager to participate in a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.

Our program offers placement opportunities in our Outpatient Clinics, Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), or In-Home Therapy teams. All programs require 20 minimum hours and guarantee 1-hour weekly individual supervision. Caseload sizes and weekly expectations often vary based on clinical location and on school specific requirements. Additionally, Clinical Interns receive:

• enrollment in our Intern Cohort
• participation in monthly interdisciplinary meetings focused on clinical skill-building and professional networking
• access to inter-division shadowing and specialized training tracks, including Substance Use Disorder and LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care pending availability.

• Enrollment in a graduate program in behavioral healthcare including Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or other related program
• Commencing the final year of master’s-level coursework and completion of practicum prior to clinical internship. (In certain cases, practicum may be completed concurrently with clinical internship, subject to program approval.)
• Able to demonstrate high level of skill in therapeutic engagement of diverse clients, hold fidelity to evidence-based practices that match the presenting problem, and good diagnostic skills.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus. 

• Applicants looking to begin in the fall should submit applications by April 30th; applicants looking to begin in the spring semester should complete applications by August 30th; applicants looking to begin in summer semester should complete applications by Dec 30th.
• Most of our internship placements are scheduled to run from September through May. Limited opportunities may also be available year-round, based on organizational needs and academic program requirements.