Early Childhood Mental Health Therapy Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Early Childhood Mental Health Therapy Intern (Paid Internship)

Location: Greater Cincinnati, OH
Internship Term : 2026-2027
Organization: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s leading non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace and community.

As an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapy Intern, you will work under the supervision of an independently licensed counselor or social worker to provide mental health services tailored to children and families. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain experience in multiple settings and learn best practices in clinical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy (agency-based and community-based)
• Develop treatment plans and facilitate interventions
• Complete diagnostic assessments and evaluate client progress
• Assist with crisis management and stabilization
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Collaborate with internal teams and community resources
• Attend supervision and professional development trainings

• Current enrollment in a Master’s program in Social Work
• Certification SWT required
• Strong commitment to cultural awareness and best practice models

Our Culture:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.