Group Counseling Intern (Fall 2026)
AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Director /Field Instructor, the Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS) Intern will provide clinical care, safety, and training to clients in a community based partial hospitalization setting. Alongside our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and specialists, you will work to develop, implement and manage specialized treatment plans for our clients year-round.
This position will be based out of our Medina regional office, and will support Medina County specifically.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Administer appropriate therapeutic groups to youth through various clinical topics based on client needs.
- Provide direct care and service to groups of clients.
- Facilitate therapeutic behavioral services within treatment plan meetings and progress updates with guardians and other treatment providers.
- Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients on an assigned and as needed basis.
- Co-facilitate weekly group session.
- Engage in shadowing opportunities for other programs as available.
- Provide other services necessary to the enrichment of the internship environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required. May be enrolled as a first or second year student in a Master’s program in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
- Licensure: SWT, CT or LSW required.
- Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families
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Other:
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be open to working a flexible schedule.