Unpaid Master Level Intern

Merakey • Hatfield Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Therapist Intern for our Mt. Airy Ave Clinic in Philadelphia, PA.

This role is unpaid.

The therapist intern is a primary member of a treatment team in the clinic's behavioral health program for Merakey. Essential responsibilities include delivering therapy services (individual, couple, and family), intake assessments, group therapy, and coordination of care under the leadership of the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The therapist initiates active engagement of clients, promotes retention, and provides therapy to individuals who suffer from mild to severe forms of mental illness.

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited master's level program, majoring in a human service-related field, including social work, psychology, or clinical counseling.
• Candidate must have hours of availability (practicum: minimal 10-12 hours; internship 1 and internship 2: 1minimal 10-15 hours) to ensure direct client hours are attainable.

Responsibilities

• delivering therapy services (individual, couple, and family)
• intake assessments
• group therapy
• coordination of care
• initiates active engagement of clients
• promotes retention
• provides therapy to individuals who suffer from mild to severe forms of mental illness

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern