Social Work intern

Job Description

About the Role
The Social Work intern is responsible for shadowing and providing psychotherapy services, including mental health assessments, individual and family psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral support/case management, psychoeducation prevention services, and consultation. Services are primarily provided in the school/community/home with telehealth availability.

What You’ll Do
• Mental health assessment shadowing and completion of MHA upon field instructor determination of preparedness and understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Individualized treatment plan development.
• Maintain a client case load completing psychotherapy and therapeutic behavioral support in accordance with educational body requirement and expectation based on field instructor evaluation of preparedness
• Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week.
• Complete agency documentation of The Centers clients in accordance with ODMH and best practices standards.
• Integrate behavioral health with the client’s health needs and refer for appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial service needs.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
• Must be actively enrolled in a master’s degree program in social work
• Will obtain and maintain SWT status while working with clients
• Demonstrate effective verbal and communication skills
• Work cooperatively with other team members following The Centers values

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Eligible for the Ohio Higher Education Great Minds Fellowship, offering up to $10,000 (lifetime maximum) for scholarships, paid internships, and costs related to licensure/certification.
• The Centers is a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, nationally recognized for trust, purpose, and care based on employee feedback.