Counseling Student Intern

Job Description

Counseling Student Intern | Terros Health

The Tone:
This is an unpaid experiential learning internship at Terros Health, located at assigned Boys and Girls Club of the Valley locations. Terros Health is a healthcare organization committed to inspiring change for life, providing whole-person health through integrated care for physical health, mental health, and substance use. This role offers counseling students an invaluable opportunity to gain experience, contributing to a trauma-healing treatment model for K-12 club members and supporting the development of future behavioral health care providers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Experiential Learning
• Location: In-person, at assigned Boys and Girls Club of the Valley locations

• Team: Reports under the direct supervision of a qualified Terros Health professional.
• Mission: This person will contribute to an inspired model of care based on a proven approach to trauma-healing treatment for K-12 club members.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learning Contract: Perform tasks directly related to your specific area of study and the established Intern learning Contract.
• Apply Theory: Apply and further develop principles, theory, and knowledge from your related coursework within a professional healthcare setting provided by Terros Health.
• Patient Assessment: Gain experience in patient assessment skills and treatment interventions with club members.
• Team Collaboration: Learn critical case coordination and team collaboration skills within an integrated care model.
• Youth Relationships: Learn how to make meaningful and impactful relationships with youth, fostering connection and support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Master’s Program with an emphasis in Counseling, or a Bachelor’s Program if an internship is a required part of your educational curriculum. Early career stage.
• Experience: No specific prior experience is required for this internship.
• Skills: Ability to apply coursework principles, interest in patient assessment and treatment interventions, capacity for case coordination and team collaboration.
• Bonus: Prior experience working with children is considered a plus.