Internship Program Descriptions Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is committed to providing hands-on, practical experiences for students and emerging professionals looking to build their careers in the behavioral health field. Our internship programs offer structured learning, mentorship, and professional development, ensuring interns gain valuable skills that prepare them for future employment.
Overview
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship
This internship is designed for graduate students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work who seek direct client interaction and supervised experience in a clinical setting. Interns will work alongside licensed therapists to develop counseling techniques, case conceptualization skills, and an understanding of mental health treatment modalities.
Learning Objectives
Maintain accurate and ethical clinical documentation.
Implement evidence-based treatment plans under supervision.
Develop foundational knowledge of clinical assessment tools and diagnostic criteria (DSM-5).
Conduct intakes, mental health screenings, and risk assessments.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Gain experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Understand ethical and legal considerations in mental health care.
Develop professional counseling skills, including empathy, active listening, and client rapport.
Expected Outcomes
Increased competency in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans.
Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
Mastery of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
Experience in professional consultation and teamwork in a clinical setting.
Confidence in handling client cases with supervision.
Skilled in mental health intakes and screenings.
Accurate use of DSM-5 in assessments.
Effective crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Sound ethical judgment in clinical settings.
Learning Objectives
Implement evidence-based treatment plans under supervision.
Maintain accurate and ethical clinical documentation.
Develop foundational knowledge of clinical assessment tools and diagnostic criteria (DSM-5).
Conduct intakes, mental health screenings, and risk assessments.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Gain experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Understand ethical and legal considerations in mental health care.
Develop professional counseling skills, including empathy, active listening, and client rapport.
Expected Outcomes
Increased competency in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans.
Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
Mastery of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
Experience in professional consultation and teamwork in a clinical setting.
Confidence in handling client cases with supervision.
Skilled in mental health intakes and screenings.
Accurate use of DSM-5 in assessments.
Effective crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Sound ethical judgment in clinical settings.
Internship Timeline & Learning Correlations
| Week | Learning Focus | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | Orientation, ethical guidelines, shadowing sessions | Understanding of clinic policies and basic therapeutic approaches |
| 5-8 | Supervised assessments, intake procedures | Ability to conduct client assessments independently |
| 9-12 | Participation in individual & group therapy | Confidence in leading therapeutic sessions |
| 13-16 | Case documentation, treatment planning | Competence in clinical documentation and planning |
| 17-20 | Crisis intervention training, case reviews | Enhanced ability to handle client crises |
| 21-24 | Independent case management (with supervision) | Readiness for professional counseling practice |
Internship Timeline & Learning Correlations
Weeks 1–4
Learning Focus
Orientation, ethical guidelines, shadowing sessions
Expected outcome
Understanding of clinic policies and basic therapeutic approaches
5-8 Weeks
Learning Focus
Supervised assessments, intake procedures
Expected outcome
Ability to conduct client assessments independently
9–12 Weeks
Learning Focus
Participation in individual & group therapy
Expected outcome
Confidence in leading therapeutic sessions
13–16 Weeks
Learning Focus
Case documentation, treatment planning
Expected outcome
Competence in clinical documentation and planning
17-20 Weeks
Learning Focus
Crisis intervention training, case reviews
Expected outcome
Enhanced ability to handle client crises
21-24 Weeks
Learning Focus
Independent case management (with supervision)
Expected outcome
Readiness for professional counseling practice
Weeks 1–4
Learning Focus
Orientation, ethical guidelines, shadowing sessions
Expected outcome
Understanding of clinic policies and basic therapeutic approaches
Weeks 5–8
Learning Focus
Supervised assessments, intake procedures
Expected outcome
Ability to conduct client assessments independently
Weeks 9–12
Learning Focus
Participation in individual & group therapy
Expected outcome
Confidence in leading therapeutic sessions
Weeks 13–16
Learning Focus
Case documentation, treatment planning
Expected outcome
Competence in clinical documentation and planning
Weeks 17–20
Learning Focus
Crisis intervention training, case reviews
Expected outcome
Enhanced ability to handle client crises
Weeks 21–24
Learning Focus
Independent case management (with supervision)
Expected outcome
Readiness for professional counseling practice
1-4 Weeks
Learning Focus: Orientation, ethical guidelines, shadowing sessions
Expected Outcomes: Understanding of clinic policies and basic therapeutic approaches
5-8 Weeks
Learning Focus: Supervised assessments, intake procedures
Expected Outcomes: Ability to conduct client assessments independently
9-12 Weeks
Learning Focus: Participation in individual & group therapy
Expected Outcomes: Confidence in leading therapeutic sessions
13-16 Weeks
Learning Focus: Case documentation, treatment planning
Expected Outcomes: Competence in clinical documentation and planning
17-20 Weeks
Learning Focus: Crisis intervention training, case reviews
Expected Outcomes: Enhanced ability to handle client crises
21-24 Weeks
Learning Focus: Independent case management (with supervision)
Expected Outcomes: Readiness for professional counseling practice
1-4 Weeks
Learning Focus: Orientation, ethical guidelines, shadowing sessions
Expected Outcomes: Understanding of clinic policies and basic therapeutic approaches
5-8 Weeks
Learning Focus: Supervised assessments, intake procedures
Expected Outcomes: Ability to conduct client assessments independently
9-12 Weeks
Learning Focus: Participation in individual & group therapy
Expected Outcomes: Confidence in leading therapeutic sessions
13-16 Weeks
Learning Focus: Case documentation, treatment planning
Expected Outcomes: Competence in clinical documentation and planning
17-20 Weeks
Learning Focus: Crisis intervention training, case reviews
Expected Outcomes: Enhanced ability to handle client crises
21-24 Weeks
Learning Focus: Independent case management (with supervision)
Expected Outcomes: Readiness for professional counseling practice
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info@neuropathbhc.org
888-337-6572
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
1095 Morris Ave, Ste 102, Union, NJ 07083-7170
Emails
General Inquiries
info@neuropathbhc.org
Human Resources
careers@neuropathbhc.org
Services Related Concerns
clientservices@neuropathbhc.org
Useful links
Services
Contact
info@neuropathbhc.org
888-337-6572
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
1095 Morris Ave, Ste 102, Union, NJ 07083-7170
Emails
General Inquiries
info@neuropathbhc.org
Human Resources
careers@neuropathbhc.org
Services Related Concerns
clientservices@neuropathbhc.org