What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Internship (Summer 2025) position at Mental Health Association of Monmouth County?
The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is seeking a motivated and compassionate master’s-level clinical intern to join our Outpatient Services Department. This unique internship offers hands-on experience providing psychotherapeutic interventions to seniors at various senior centers in the community while working in a supportive and supervised environment.
Internship Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, the intern will gain practical experience delivering mental health care to seniors, including individual and group therapy, clinical assessments, and treatment planning. This position is designed for graduate students in counseling, social work, or related fields and offers the opportunity to extend the internship beyond the initial semester.
This clinical internship is ideal for graduate students seeking to enhance their clinical skills, expand their knowledge of community mental health services for seniors, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychotherapeutic interventions in individual and group settings with seniors using strength-based therapy modalities.
- Conduct clinical assessments and psychosocial histories to determine the mental health needs of seniors.
- Collaborate with seniors and their families to develop treatment plans and set achievable goals.
- Assist in creating crisis safety plans to ensure the well-being of senior clients.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Help seniors access community resources and support systems tailored to their needs.
- Participate in collaboration and consultation with other providers for coordinated care.
- Engage in community outreach within Monmouth County to raise awareness of mental health services for seniors.
- Attend weekly clinical supervision sessions and team meetings.
- Complete required training to maintain compliance with agency and state regulations.
Skills:
- Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Passion for working with seniors and improving their mental health and well-being.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in counseling, social work, or a related mental health discipline.
About the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
Established in 1950, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey and the national nonprofit Mental Health America, dedicated to advancing mental health care and eliminating mental health discrimination. With over 15 free programs and services, we prioritize prevention, early intervention, and integrated care, working toward a society where all individuals are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive, free from stigma and prejudice.
Our mission is to promote mental health as a critical component of overall wellness. We provide prevention services for all, offer early identification and intervention for those at risk, and deliver integrated care and treatment to those in need—with recovery as the goal.
