Masters Level Mental Health Intern

Child and Family Focus
Community Based Mental Health Internship

The internship involves working with young people ages 15-30 in the psychosis population to provide recovery oriented cognitive therapy as part of a coordinated specialty care treatment team. 

Internship Overview:

First Episode Psychosis (also known as On My Way) seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by providing encouragement and support in guiding their own recovery, educating them about their psychosis, re-establishing and strengthening relationships, and re-integrating the young adult into their community.

We will partner with your university in order to provide credit hours for any internship or practicum requirements. We do not have fully virtual/remote internships. Internships at Child and Family Focus are unpaid. The office locations include Valley Forge, Broomall, or Southampton PA.

This internship is responsible for providing clinical care in office or community settings. She/he/they will utilize assessment tools to identify areas for interventions and partner with program staff and family members to support individuals in a manner that is conducive to all aspects of wellness. This position requires in-office work in our Broomall, Southampton, or Valley Forge offices.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's level program at an accredited university seeking practicum, internship, or field placement in a Human Services field
• Major in Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling or a related field. 
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Current Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services

What We Provide:

• Clinical experience in the mental health/behavioral health field
• Participation in team meetings and staff trainings
• Individual and group supervision
• Mentorship and training with experienced, knowledgeable professionals in the mental health field

Internship Information:

• Hybrid work - remote, in-office, and community/field work
• Varied, flexible schedule for students based on your availability and number of hours needed for your program. Evening hours and weekend hours may be available based on program needs
• Local travel in designated county

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.