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Graduate Internship School Based Mental Health Clinician (unpaid) at Effective School Solutions
Wayne, New JerseyInternshipNew JerseyPosted about 1 month ago
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<h2 data-start="102" data-end="161">Graduate Clinical Intern (Unpaid—Full Academic Year)</h2>
<p data-start="162" data-end="238"><strong data-start="162" data-end="198">Effective School Solutions (ESS)</strong><br data-start="198" data-end="201">School-Based Mental Health Services</p>
<h3 data-start="240" data-end="255">About ESS</h3>
<p data-start="256" data-end="589">Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students, serving over 2,000 students across nine states. ESS delivers high-acuity clinical care within public schools, helping students with significant emotional and behavioral needs achieve academic and mental health stability.</p>
<h3 data-start="596" data-end="622">About the Internship</h3>
<p data-start="623" data-end="784">ESS is seeking a <strong data-start="640" data-end="674">graduate-level Clinical Counseling Intern</strong> (Master’s in Clinical Counseling) for a <strong data-start="742" data-end="781">full academic year unpaid placement</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="786" data-end="1034">This internship offers hands-on experience providing school-based mental health services under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Interns will be embedded within one school site and will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.</p>
<h3 data-start="1041" data-end="1063">Responsibilities</h3>
<p data-start="1064" data-end="1096">Under supervision, interns will:</p>
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<p data-start="1100" data-end="1143">Provide individual counseling to students</p>
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<li data-start="1144" data-end="1189">
<p data-start="1146" data-end="1189">Co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy</p>
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<li data-start="1190" data-end="1249">
<p data-start="1192" data-end="1249">Participate in treatment planning and case consultation</p>
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<li data-start="1250" data-end="1297">
<p data-start="1252" data-end="1297">Engage in family communication and meetings</p>
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<li data-start="1298" data-end="1368">
<p data-start="1300" data-end="1368">Complete clinical documentation in ESS’s electronic medical record</p>
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<li data-start="1369" data-end="1445">
<p data-start="1371" data-end="1445">Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional development sessions</p>
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<h3 data-start="1452" data-end="1472">Qualifications</h3>
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<p data-start="1476" data-end="1568">Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling.</p>
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<li data-start="1569" data-end="1632">
<p data-start="1571" data-end="1632">Eligible for internship placement per university guidelines</p>
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<li data-start="1633" data-end="1693">
<p data-start="1635" data-end="1693">Strong interest in working with children and adolescents</p>
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<li data-start="1694" data-end="1745">
<p data-start="1696" data-end="1745">Professional, collaborative, and eager to learn</p>
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<p data-start="1748" data-end="1797">Commitment to completing the full academic year</p>
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<h3 data-start="1804" data-end="1826">What You’ll Gain</h3>
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<li data-start="1828" data-end="1895">
<p data-start="1830" data-end="1895">Direct clinical experience with high-acuity student populations</p>
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<li data-start="1896" data-end="1943">
<p data-start="1898" data-end="1943">Weekly supervision from licensed clinicians</p>
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<li data-start="1944" data-end="2009">
<p data-start="1946" data-end="2009">Training in ESS’s structured school-based mental health model</p>
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<li data-start="2010" data-end="2071">
<p data-start="2012" data-end="2071">Experience working within a multidisciplinary school team</p>
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