INTERN-BACHELORS LEVEL

Intern Bachelors Level- Mental Health Services - Dynamic Opportunity - Gain Experience

Join Our Team at The Guidance Center!

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals-including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff-works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

What We Offer:

• Valuable hands-on experience in the mental health field

• Clinical supervision by a licensed professional

• Exposure to DSM-5 diagnoses and case management

• Opportunity to contribute to real client care

• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field

• Confidence building in your chosen career path

• Potential for future employment within the agency

• Employee discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)

What You Need to Apply:

• Enrollment in an accredited institution with which The Guidance Center has an affiliation

• Mental health-related degree in progress (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)

• Official transcript from your college or university

• Valid automobile driver's license with MVR meeting agency standards

• Criminal background check completed by agency

Position Overview:

As an Intern at The Guidance Center, you will shadow a task manager and receive supervision from a licensed clinician. You will learn about the population we serve, our case management model, and how to document care professionally. This opportunity is designed to help students gain practical experience while contributing meaningfully to the lives of our clients.

What does this position look like?
An Intern at The Guidance Center will assist with progress notes, treatment plans, and program intakes. You'll provide guidance, role modeling, and advocacy to clients while participating in team meetings and treatment planning. Additional responsibilities may include supporting social, daily living, and survival skill development and encouraging client use of community resources and services.

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.