Mental Health Therapist Intern - Practicum

Job Description Field Placement and Practicum: Master's level clinical intern position — Counseling and Social Work students welcome.Sunset Counseling Services is accepting applications for a Master's Level Clinical Intern to join our outpatient therapy and counseling team. This practicum and field placement opportunity is designed for graduate students in their second year of a Master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health field. You will gain supervised, hands-on clinical experience in an outpatient setting while contributing to meaningful client care. All intern services are provided on-site from our office, and individual and group clinical supervision are provided in person.POSITION OVERVIEWAs a clinical intern, you will develop and refine your therapeutic skills under the guidance of licensed clinicians. Your estimated weekly time commitment will be approximately 17 to 21 hours, structured as follows:A minimum of 12 to 15 face-to-face clinical hours per week providing individual, couples, group, and/or family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment approachesApproximately 4 to 5 hours per week dedicated to clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plan development, and required recordkeeping1 hour per week participating in a team clinical consultation meeting to support skill development, case collaboration, and clinical growthCLINICAL FOCUSOur agency serves children, adolescents, adults, and couples. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work with the populations and presenting concerns that best align with your clinical interests and training goals. Our highest areas of clinical need include anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Please note that we are not a substance abuse treatment facility and do not provide services where substance use is the primary diagnosis.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConduct individual, couples, group, and/or family therapy sessions grounded in evidence-based approaches under clinical supervisionCollaborate with clients throughout the treatment planning process, actively involving them in setting therapeutic goals appropriate to their presenting concernsDevelop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with regular review and updates guided by supervisory feedbackBuild and maintain a caseload of 12 to 15 direct client contact hours weekly, ensuring continuity of care throughout the internship placementComplete accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, ethical, and regulatory standardsParticipate in weekly clinical consultation meetings and additional training opportunities offered by the practiceQUALIFICATIONSCurrently enrolled in the second year of a Master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related fieldCompleting practicum, field placement, or internship requirements through an accredited graduate programDemonstrated interest in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and outpatient mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and/or couplesStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine ability to connect with clients from diverse backgroundsCommitment to professional development and ethical clinical practiceWORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULEMonday through Friday schedule; no on-call responsibilities and no weekend hours requiredAll services are provided on-site from our office location; interns deliver both in-person and telehealth sessions from the officeFull administrative support provided: our office manager handles client scheduling, insurance claims, billing, and related administrative tasksFlexible scheduling to accommodate academic coursework and program requirementsSUPERVISION AND TRAININGWe are committed to the development of emerging clinicians. Interns at Sunset Counseling Services receive both individual and group clinical supervision, provided in person at our office. Supervision is structured to meet the requirements of your academic program and to support your growth as a future licensed mental health therapist or counselor.WHAT WE OFFERStipend available for qualifying intern placementsIndividual and group clinical supervision provided in person at no costSupervised clinical experience in a supportive outpatient practice setting with direct client contact from the start of your placementExposure to a collaborative team environment that values mentorship, clinical growth, and professional readinessAdministrative support so you can focus on learning and client care rather than billing and schedulingReal-world preparation for licensure and independent practice as a mental health therapist or counselorWHY SUNSET COUNSELING SERVICESHands-on clinical training with direct client contact across diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, and couplesStructured individual and group in-person supervision from licensed professionalsA practice culture that invests in the development of emerging clinicians through mentorship and meaningful clinical experienceA Monday through Friday, no-weekends, no-on-call environment that supports your academic schedule and well-beingIf you are a graduate student seeking a meaningful clinical practicum or field placement where you can develop your counseling skills, serve the community, and grow as a future mental health professional, we encourage you to apply.