Internship and Practicum Openings

Align Counseling is an outpatient mental health group providing in person and telehealth services to individuals, groups, and families. Our clinicians work with various populations including young children, adolescents, transition aged youth, adults, children and adults with developmental disabilities, geriatric populations, foster care, and LGBTQIA2S+.

We have internship and practicum openings for fall 2026 and have consistent running openings for mental health counselors and second year social workers.

PLACEMENT INCLUDES

• 10 hours – new clinician orientation
• 5 hours (and ongoing) – training in documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and services notes that meet the Federal and State guidelines for Medicaid that can be used in a variety of settings.
• 1 hour of weekly individual supervision for the duration of your internship.
• 1-2 hours per month of multi-disciplinary group supervision.
• Experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group direct service with clients.
• Utilization of an electronic health record system for appointments and documentation.
• Experience providing both in person and telehealth therapy.
• Tips on starting your own practice and mentorship.
• Shared office, laptop to conduct office business and telehealth sessions, open door policy, flexibility, an uplifting and supportive environment.

PLACEMENT OVERVIEW

Mental Health Therapist (Practicum*)

• 5-7 clients (depending upon required internship hours)
  Group facilitation experience
• 10-15 Biopsychosocial assessment
• 5-10 individualized treatment plans
• Coordination of care with family and/or outside agencies
• Various populations to treat

Mental Health Therapist (Internship)

• 10-14 clients (depending upon required internship hours)
• Group facilitation experience
• 10-20 Biopsychosocial assessments
• 10-20 individualized treatment plans
• Coordination of care with family and/or outside agencies
• Various populations to treat

*Practicum students are required to stay through their internship