Graduate Internship School Based Mental Health Clinician (unpaid)

effectiveschoolsolutions· New Jersey
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📍 Wayne, New Jersey

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Graduate Clinical Intern (Unpaid—Full Academic Year)

Effective School Solutions (ESS)
School-Based Mental Health Services

About ESS

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.

About the Internship

ESS is seeking a graduate-level Clinical Counseling Intern (Master’s in Clinical Counseling) for a full academic year unpaid placement.

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.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, interns will:

  • Provide individual counseling to students

  • Co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy

  • Participate in treatment planning and case consultation

  • Engage in family communication and meetings

  • Complete clinical documentation in ESS’s electronic medical record

  • Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional development sessions

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling.

  • Eligible for internship placement per university guidelines

  • Strong interest in working with children and adolescents

  • Professional, collaborative, and eager to learn

  • Commitment to completing the full academic year

What You’ll Gain

  • Direct clinical experience with high-acuity student populations

  • Weekly supervision from licensed clinicians

  • Training in ESS’s structured school-based mental health model

  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary school team

 

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