UNPAID STUDENT INTERNSHIP with various departments (Intern Pool)
County of Riverside
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Clinical Intern (Unpaid)
Loudoun County
MH Substance Abuse & Developmental Services
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Salary
Not specified
Type
Seasonal
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Job Description
Summary
This unpaid internship involves providing mental health and substance abuse support to people in detention centers and youth shelters, including assessments, counseling, crisis help, and case management while working with a team to ensure safe care.
It's ideal for master's students in social work or counseling who are passionate about recovery-focused services in a correctional setting and eager to gain hands-on experience under supervision.
The role requires on-site work during business hours with some evenings, and it's a great fit for dedicated individuals building their clinical skills in a supportive county program.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a master's program in social work or professional counseling
- Ability to provide mental health support, risk assessments, and substance abuse treatment to incarcerated individuals and youth
- Experience or capability in crisis intervention, psychiatric screening, and case management
- Strong documentation skills to maintain clinical records per federal, state, and agency policies
- Commitment to on-site, in-person work during normal business hours (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) with some evenings until 7:00 pm
- Agreement between the candidate's school and the department for the unpaid internship
- Willingness to participate in supervision groups and evidence-based training provided by the team
Full Job Description
The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Forensic & Psychological Services team as a master's level Social Work or Professional Counselor Intern. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports.We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.
Requirements
In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team and maintain ongoing communication with correctional and medical staff to ensure safety and continuity of care. The intern will be responsible for maintaining all clinical records and documentation according to federal, state, and agency policies and procedures.
Internship Program Overview:
• In addition to having primary supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor, interns may be part of supervision groups within their team, and they may participate in a supervision group designed for interns.
• Interns will be provided with training from staff in the evidence- based models used in our programs.
• Program hours are completed on-site and in-person during normal business hours (8:30 am – 5:00 pm with some evening hours until 7:00 pm).
• There is no stipend for the internship. This is an unpaid internship and requires an agreement between the school and the MHSADS department.
Qualifications
• Eligibility for the program is open to Mental Health Counseling students completing a Practicum/Internship and MSW 2nd year students.
Additional Information
• Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed.
Post Conditional Offer Contingencies
Placement is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test. Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.
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