Description

Internship Description

Clinical Experience

• Provide direct clinical services to clients under supervision

• Carry an average caseload of approximately eighteen (18) clients per week

• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions appropriate to training level

• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical decision-making at all times

Supervision & Training

• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision

• Receive ongoing clinical consultation and real-time support

• Attend trainings, case consultations, and professional development opportunities offered by Compass of Hope

• Gain exposure to a variety of clinical presentations, treatment modalities, and documentation standards

Supportive Clinical Environment

• Interns are supported by a robust leadership and supervision structure, including:

  • Lead Therapists

  • Site Supervisors

  • Clinical Director

  • On-call clinical supervisor available during all hours of operation

• Clear escalation pathways are in place to ensure intern support and client safety

• Emphasis on learning, growth, feedback, and skill development

Professional Development Focus

• Structured to prepare interns for the pre-licensure stage, including:

  • Development of clinical confidence and professional identity

  • Strong documentation and ethical decision-making skills

  • Readiness to manage increased caseloads post-graduation

• Interns are treated as emerging professionals and integrated into the clinical team

Internship Expectations

• Commitment to maintaining scheduled availability and clinical responsibilities

• Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy

• Active participation in supervision, trainings, and consultations

• Adherence to all Compass of Hope policies, procedures, and ethical standards

• Professional conduct and collaboration with staff and leadership

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level mental health program requiring a clinical internship or practicum

• Eligible to see clients under supervision per academic and state requirements

• Commitment to learning, professional growth, and ethical clinical practice

Summary

Compass of Hope offers an Unpaid Intensive Internship Experience designed for graduate-level clinicians seeking advanced, hands-on clinical training. This internship is intentionally structured as an immersive learning experience, reflecting our belief that direct clinical work is the next critical stage of professional development. Interns provide supervised clinical services while gaining the skills, confidence, and professional readiness necessary for successful transition into the pre-licensure stage.