Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder Therapist Intern

Helio Health is committed to promoting recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral health challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care and are proud to offer meaningful internship opportunities for future mental health clinicians, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other behavioral healthcare professionals!

Internship Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder Therapist Intern to join our clinical team. This internship offers hands-on experience in mental health and substance use counseling, case management, and program operations. Interns will work under the supervision of licensed clinicians and gain exposure to a wide range of therapeutic practices and care coordination strategies.

Pay: This is an unpaid internship designed for educational and professional development purposes.

What You'll Learn:

Conducting screenings, intakes, and assessments
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Providing individual, group, and family counseling
• Engaging in crisis intervention and patient education
• Coordinating care with internal teams and external agencies
• Documenting services in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Participating in quality assurance and program evaluation activities

(Under Supervision)

• Maintain a small caseload and assist with primary counselor duties
• Support treatment planning, referrals, and case management
• Attend clinical team meetings and contribute to care coordination
• Participate in staff training and development activities
• Assist with program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program for Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy.
• Strong interest in behavioral health and substance use treatment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.