Master’s Level Internship

Students who are enrolled in an accredited Master’s program may be qualified to participate in our internship program. 

Our mission at SBCC: 

We believe that participating in the training of students is a great way to support the development of our field! It is an opportunity to help train quality new therapists and helps us maintain our strongly held belief that we all should be learning all the time. Students bring an enthusiasm to our agency that is exciting and we love to learn from you just as you learn from us! 

Experiences gained:

SBCC offers a self-paced practicum experience. You will have opportunities to: 

  • Shadow other therapists
  • Learn and utilize the clinical documentation process, including progress notes, treatment plans, and diagnostic assessments
  • Attend professional trainings, both recorded and live
  • Practice clinical skills by building your own caseload of clients
  • Diagnose and treat clients with hands-on training
  • Collaborate with other professionals and students in the field

Location:

Our offices are located in Northfield, New Prague, and Farmington. Some offices are more limited in the number of interns we can accept. 

Please note that while interns may provide some telehealth, all interns are required to be in person for the majority of their internship. We are not hiring remote-only therapists at this time.

Variety of clients served:

At SBCC, we serve a huge variety of clients. You are a good fit for an internship with SBCC if you are willing and excited to take advantage of this variety! As an intern, you will work with all ages of clients, including individuals, families, and couples. Although some of these populations may be new or uncomfortable to you, you will be supported by a clinical supervisor who will assist you in developing confidence and competency. You may discover that you have an interest in an area you have never considered before! Be curious, try new things, and work outside your comfort zone sometimes. You never know what you may learn! 

Skills needed:

Successful candidates will be:

  • Willing to work from an attachment-based, trauma-focused perspective
  • Excited to try new things and willing to engage in self of the therapist work 
  • Willing and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Proficient with technology and able to learn our electronic health records system
  • Curious and learning all the time

Support for interns:

  • Fully licensed, board-approved clinical supervisor for weekly individual supervision 
  • Group consultation with other interns led by an experienced therapist
  • A mentor who interns can shadow and ask questions 
  • On-boarding training and on-going professional development

Compensation:

Quarterly stipends are available to students while participating in their internship at SBCC. Many students find that SBCC is a good fit for their career and apply for employment during their internship. All students are encouraged to consider employment at SBCC.

Time commitment: 

Preference will be given to interns who can commit to a minimum of 6-9 months toward their internship experience. Because a significant amount of training is needed for this position, and because we want to provide the best possible client care where therapist changes are minimized, those who have short internships may not be a good fit for this role.

Freedom to Act

Employee is generally free to organize and prioritize own job duties, as well as assignments to other support staff, and knows where to refer people for assistance or guidance when necessary – or appropriately follows up to acquire a resolution. Employee works independently and with minimum supervision in carrying out necessary tasks. Employee is able to make decisions and answer questions using written resources such as the Employee Handbook, policy and other resources. In the rare event the Clinical Administrator is not available and the need is urgent, direct contact with the Clinical Director may be sought.

The responsibilities listed above describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities required of this position.  All new employees at Secure Base Counseling Center (SBCC) are under an initial 90-day review period. If at any time during the first 90 days, either a representative of SBCC or the employee decides that work for this agency is not a good fit, employment will be terminated.

This SBCC Employee Job Description is for informational purposes and is not a contract, nor is any portion of it a contract or a legal document. SBCC may change any portion at any time, and reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend or change any or all plans, policies and procedures in whole or part, without notice. All employees shall be provided a copy of this document and indicate its receipt by signature. Employment with SBCC is employment at will. “Employment at will” means that employees may end their employment at any time for any reason; and that the employer (SBCC) may terminate employees at any time for any reason, with or without cause. Items not covered in this personnel policy are at the discretion of SBCC directors.

 

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