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Fall 2025 Partial Hospitalization Internship

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Arbour Counseling Services

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Lowell

AI generated summary

  • You must be a 2nd year Master's student or 1st year with experience, available 24 hrs/week, pass CORI/drug test, and have citizenship work documentation. Holidays and vacation require approval.
  • You will conduct intakes, lead group therapy, manage cases, perform assessments, create treatment plans, and handle crisis situations while collaborating with a clinical team.

Requirements

  • 2nd Year Master Students/2nd Internship (or equivalent)
  • 1st Year Master Students with some experience will be considered
  • Available 24 Hours/week – Three days a week 8:30am-5pm.
  • Dates determined by Director to assure best clinical experience
  • Staff Meeting: Required day dependent on location
  • Orientation Session – Date TBA
  • Agency wide Intern Workshops required
  • PHP only closes for major holiday days – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We are open days before and days after holidays. Holiday schedule is done in October. Please note that interns are not guaranteed days before and after holiday off
  • Interns are able to take up to 4 weeks’ vacation during the course of the year, however all dates need to be run by the Director, to assure that not all interns are taking the same days off
  • Candidate must possess appropriate citizenship work documentation
  • Candidate must pass a CORI and drug test, as well as other pre-employment documentation

Responsibilities

  • Experience with Groups, Intakes, Case Management, and Crisis Management
  • By the time you leave our full year program, you will successfully be able to lead a group, conduct an intake, manage a case and deal with a variety of crisis situations
  • In-Services on a regular basis discussing various topics including; legal issues within a mental health setting, the ins & outs of the various systems we work with, ethics in mental health, resume writing, job search, and more
  • Lots of Supervision! Weekly supervision with an LMHC as required for graduation and licensure. In addition, you will have easy access to additional on the spot supervision by supervisor as well as other clinicians
  • Professional Development including your development as a clinician as well as support with work/life/school balance during your placement and beyond
  • Conducting clinical assessments and diagnosing a variety of mental health and substance use disorders
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Group Therapy: Psychotherapy, Expressive Therapy, and Psychoeducation including Stress-Management, Anger Management, DBT, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and more
  • Individual therapy interventions
  • Case management and aftercare planning/referrals
  • Administration and execution of the programmatic daily operations for a higher level of care
  • Collaboration with professionals in a variety of capacities
  • Working on a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team
  • Insurance authorizations, level of care assessments, and medical necessity justification
  • Crisis management, Risk Assessments and Safety planning
  • Presenting cases with diagnostic conversations and education

FAQs

What is the duration of the Fall 2025 Partial Hospitalization Internship?

The internship is designed to last for a full year, starting in Fall 2025.

What are the required working hours for this internship?

Interns need to be available for 24 hours a week, specifically three days a week from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this internship?

Applicants should be 2nd year Master's students or those on their 2nd internship (or equivalent). 1st year Master's students with some experience may also be considered.

Is there an orientation session for interns?

Yes, there will be an orientation session, with the date to be announced.

Are interns allowed to take vacation during the internship?

Yes, interns can take up to 4 weeks of vacation during the course of the year, but all dates need to be approved by the Director to avoid overlap with other interns.

What type of supervision will interns receive?

Interns will receive weekly supervision with an LMHC, and there will also be opportunities for additional on-the-spot supervision by supervisors and other clinicians.

What topics are covered in the in-services provided to interns?

In-services cover various topics, including legal issues in mental health settings, ethical considerations, resume writing, job search strategies, and more.

What is the policy regarding holidays for interns?

The PHP only closes for major holiday days, and while interns may request time off around these holidays, it is not guaranteed.

Are there any background checks required for applicants?

Yes, candidates must pass a CORI check and a drug test, as well as meet other pre-employment documentation requirements.

What should applicants do if they suspect a fraudulent job posting?

If applicants suspect a fraudulent job posting or email, they should report their concerns to appropriate law enforcement and refer to legitimate UHS career websites to verify job opportunities.

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Arbour Counseling Services

Quality counseling services at locations throughoutEastern Massachusetts

Science & Healthcare
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Mission & Purpose

Arbour Counseling Services offers programs for patients of all ages through an outpatient continuum of care. With multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, Arbour Counseling Services prioritizes quality and convenience for the communities we serve.