Internship - Mental Health Counselors
Internship - Mental Health Counselors
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CommQuest Services Inc. is now accepting Internship applicants for:
Summer 2025 Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Realworld impact. Lifechanging outcomes.
CommQuest seeks multiple Interns for both clinical and nonclinical experiences. The Intern position offers a collaborative environment between CommQuest Services and educational institutions providing students opportunities to gain field experience in their chosen area of study consistent with CommQuests mission. Field experience generally consists of requisite hours of direct service (involving clients) and administrative duties. During the internship experience Interns are responsible for ensuring the timely completion of all required documentation related to their experience and required by their institution. Intern job responsibilities will be based upon educational level and licensure as well as department/program assignment. Interns are considered employees (nonpaid) of CommQuest and are required to complete background checks fingerprinting drug screens TB test clearance a mandatory orientation and essential trainings as conditions of employment during their time with the organization.
In this role interns will:
- Gain insight and experience in the mental health field in various clinical and nonclinical settings
- Acquire knowledge and experience working at a mission driven nonprofit organization
- Benefit from professional development experiences including attending trainings and receiving certifications
- Build valuable relationships and increase your professional network
What is CommQuest
CommQuest Services is one of the largest nonprofit mental health addiction recovery and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. CommQuest helps people make positive changes in their lives through inpatient outpatient and schoolbased programs along with supportive services from basic needs to employment assistance.
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Essential Functions:
- Adhere to the organizations policies and procedures as well as ethical standards and codes of their profession
- Learn technical skills related to the mental health/ behavioral health field
- Participate in job shadowing and observation opportunities
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with different team members departments and clients.
- Maintain regular contact and communication with assigned supervisor
- Provide information to individuals interested in agency services and refer to appropriate pointofcontact
- Complete documentation in an effective and efficient manner in alignment with organizations policy and standards
- Aid with administrative reports charts exhibits etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of assigned tasks and job duties
- Uphold safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college in a related program. Clinical interns must hold and maintain a valid trainee license relevant to the work they will be performing throughout their internship. Proof of educational enrollment and license (for clinical interns) is required.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters.
- Must be a flexible and reliable team player both within own department and our organization.
- Must possess a strong skillset in time management and task prioritization.
- Must maintain reliable transportation during the internship experience.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
