Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship (Hudson County) - Unpaid

Clinical Mental Health Internship

NeuroPath Behavioral Healthcare has immediate openings for Clinical Mental Health Internship throughout the state of New Jersey to provide weekly therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities and intellectual challenges for counties in North & Central Jersey. NeuroPath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive youth and family support services to primary caregivers of children and teens with developmental and intellectual disabilities, an opportunity for rest and relief while engaging youth in therapeutic age-appropriate activities.

We are looking for the best talent to work in our in-community weekly therapeutic services as a Clinical Mental Health Internship. The program assists individuals with behavior modification and gaining socialization skills, and adaptive modalities necessary to function successfully in the home and community. This position is the face of the organization and individuals in this role have a daily impact on improving the quality of life for the individuals served as they provide 1:1 direct behavior analysis services in home and community settings. Clinicians will provide services utilizing assigned treatment plans and positive behavior supports.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shadowing IIC and BA cases
• Submission of internship or practicum requirements
• Submission of weekly progress notes using daily living tasks checklist and DAP note format
• Working directly with individual ages 4-21 and their families
• Providing behavioral assistance to assigned youth
• Assisting in providing individual and small group therapy
• Assisting IIC therapist in providing psychoeducation, crisis prevention and intervention, and addressing maladaptive behaviors in assigned youth
• Individual support of plan development and implementation of BA treatment plans
• Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours
• Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services
• Collect data and carry out treatment as designated by the supervising therapist, which includes facilitating environmental arrangements, using behavioral and clinical interventions, teaching and developing new skills, implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills, reduction of problematic behavior, behavior modification, conditioning, and positive reinforcement
• Must be willing to work with the child or youth to increase life skills
• Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan
• Educated parents on positive parenting, behavior reinforcements, and smooth transitioning
• Assist therapists in crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention
• Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed
• Participate in required BA and clinical training

Qualifications and skills include:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree Program for Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
• Completed practicum or enrolled in an internship for a Master's Degree Program in one of the above fields of study
• BAs are required to complete the DCF COSC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months of their hire date
• At least 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare or related field and has experience working directly with individuals who have behavioral issues, developmental/intellectual disabilities, or mental illness
• Has knowledge of behavioral interventions and some clinical training
• Valid NJ driver's license and proof of car insurance
• Valid social security number or work authorization
• Must consent to and pass complete state/federal criminal background checks
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole)

Benefits include:

• Flexible scheduling (2–20 hours per week, based on referrals and requirements)
• Experience in both individual and group therapy settings
• Team-supported and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for shadowing and professional mentorship