Clinical Intern (ECHO Program)

Turn Your Learning Into Meaningful Experience 

At CHS, meaningful change starts by creating strong foundations and connecting children and families with the support they need to move forward. 

As a Clinical Counseling Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting children, teens, adults and families in a multigenerational and multicultural setting. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, you’ll build your clinical skills while contributing to services designed to support hope, healing, and well-being. 

If you’re pursuing a clinical master’s degree and ready to put your education into practice, this internship offers an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow while making a difference. 

What You’ll Do 

Build Your Clinical Experience 

• Assist with individual, group and family counseling services under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Support client intakes and clinical assessments.
• Gain experience with diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling and discharge planning.
• Work with children and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

Support Quality Client Care 

• Assist with referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Support scheduling of medical appointments and prescription management.
• Assist with medical reports and other clinical documentation.
• Help ensure information is organized, accurate and completed appropriately. 

Learn Alongside Experienced Professionals 

• Work under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Strengthen your understanding of clinical counseling in a real-world service environment.
• Build experience communicating and collaborating with clients, families and professionals. 

What You’ll Bring 

Required 

Current enrollment in an accredited clinical master’s degree program in: 

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
• A comparable human services-related program leading toward licensure after graduation 

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You  

• Have a genuine passion for helping children, adults and families.
• Are eager to develop your clinical counseling knowledge and experience.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Are organized and committed to producing quality work.
• Can adapt and continue learning in a changing environment
• Value collaboration, professionalism and compassionate service. 

Why Intern With CHS? 

• Gain Real-World Experience: Put your graduate-level education into practice in a clinical setting.
• Develop Your Skills: Build experience with assessments, treatment planning, counseling and clinical documentation. 
• Learn Through Supervision: Complete your work under the supervision of a licensed clinician. 
• Make Meaningful Connections: Work with experienced professionals while serving children and families. 
• Do Work With Purpose: Contribute to services that support children, adults and families in your community. 

Build Your Foundation for What Comes Next 

Your classroom experience is preparing you for your profession. This internship gives you an opportunity to put that learning into action. 

Bring your curiosity, compassion and commitment to helping others to CHS and gain meaningful experience as you prepare for the next step in your clinical career. 

For more information, visithttps://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-learn/

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com