• Master's Level Behavioral Health Internship

    Wheeler Clinic (CT)


    Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

    MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

    Are you looking for a Master's Level Clinical Internship? Wheeler offers placement in both Outpatient and Community-Based settings. Wheeler supports the life span of clientele, with a large population representing underserved communities. Interns have an opportunity to provide targeted case-management services, provide individual counseling, family counseling, and learn to facilitate clinical groups as well. The internship opportunity can include experience working with individuals with dual diagnosis, high acuity, substance use disorders, and other social determinants of health. Within the internship experience, interns will also have the opportunity to train and shadow with our clinical team(s) and program leadership to learn a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques, and approaches.

     

    Interns will receive practical hands-on training to learn how to access and utilize the agency's Electronic Health Record, the use and application of the DSM-TR, how to conduct and complete individualized treatment planning, implement evidenced based practices, and will also have the opportunity to learn about resume building and preparation to enter into the clinical workforce. Please submit your application for an internship and you may be contacted by our internship team to discuss available opportunities across the Agency.

     

    Please be advised that what is listed below is mandatory. If you are unable to attend or commit, we regret that we will not be able to offer you the internship opportunity.

     

    1.Virtual attendance at the Intern Seminar which is twice a month on Friday from 10am-12pm on Teams (this will count as group supervision)

    2. Must attend the full in person orientation which consists of 3 eight hour days located at our Bristol location. The dates are 8/31 (830-430pm) 9/1 and 9/2 (9am-5pm)

    3. Regular placement attendance throughout the internship regardless of school vacation calendar (we do not honor 6 weeks off between semesters)

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

    Candidate must be currently enrolled in a university master’s program for Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

    LOCATION

    Opportunities available across the state of Connecticut - Hartford, New Britain, Plainville, Waterbury, Bristol

     

    *Accepting application for internships through March 31, 2026- Limited spots available

     

    Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Salary

     

    Education Level Bachelor’s Degree