Clinical Counseling Intern

Your Role With Us: 

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! Your outstanding interpersonal communication and ability to work with a highly skilled team will help us to provide healing through compassionate, quality care.

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Complete comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Financial wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program

Core Functions: 

• Provide direct counseling services for at least 8 hours and 12 hours per week across a minimum of two academic terms.
• Comply with clinical documentation standards and deadlines with the established Electronic Health Records (EHR) system under the direct supervision of the Director or licensed mental health clinician.
• Maintain schedule as agreed with the director/supervisor/training program
• Assist with other clinic-related matters, including community outreach activities, as assigned.

Background/Expertise: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly desired
• Understanding of and adherence to FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of computer systems, electronic health records/practice management software, and other office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, and scanners
• Prior relevant experience in an academic or healthcare setting or familiarity with working in a clinical counseling environment is highly preferred.   Demonstrated skills in organization, multi-tasking, and record-keeping are required.
• Enrolled in a clinical internship course with faculty endorsement for practice
• Excellent grammar and editing skills.
• Willingness to apply counseling skills
• Highly skilled in client case conceptualization, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Ability to learn new ways of applying clinical skills to meet client needs
• Technically proficient and learns and uses new technology in clinical practice.
• Responsible, timely, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Growth mindset with desire and willingness to develop additional counseling skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

RMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@rm.edu.