Posted 2w ago

Internship - Counseling or Social Work

@ Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Yakima, Washington, United States
OnsiteInternship
Responsibilities:Develop learning plan, Under supervision perform assessments, Coordinate treatment with schools and community resources
Requirements Summary:Master's-level student in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or similar clinical program; WA driver's license and liability insurance; background check/fingerprinting; on-site placement in Yakima; start June 2026 or later.
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Position Summary:

This position will have responsibility for gaining practical work experience in the area of behavioral health counseling, social work, and case management. Responsibilities will include shadowing, outreach, assessment, individual and family counseling, and case management.



This unpaid internship is for master's-level students in their second year or advanced standing program of a mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or similar clinical program. Placements are fully on-site in our Yakima clinics and are open only to students needing a placement for a full academic year or longer. We are seeking students for start dates in June 2026 or later.



Responsibilities:




  • Develop and adhere to the Learning Plan developed with assigned site supervisor and graduate program

  • Under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional

    • Provide intake assessments, diagnosis, ongoing culturally sensitive treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, and develop treatment plans



  • Actively participate in individual and group supervision and clinical staff meetings

  • Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of services rendered

  • Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and referrals to community services whenever necessary

  • Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and clients

  • Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources

  • Perform other duties as assigned