Unpaid Clinical Master's Level intern - Philadelphia, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited master's level program, majoring in a human service-related field, including social work, psychology, or clinical counseling.
• Candidate must have hours of availability (practicum: minimal 10-12 hours; internship 1 and internship 2: 1minimal 10-15 hours) to ensure direct client hours are attainable.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Therapist Intern for our Mt. Airy Ave Clinic in Philadelphia, PA.

This role is unpaid.

Position Details

The therapist intern is a primary member of a treatment team in the clinic's behavioral health program for Merakey. Essential responsibilities include delivering therapy services (individual, couple, and family), intake assessments, group therapy, and coordination of care under the leadership of the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The therapist initiates active engagement of clients, promotes retention, and provides therapy to individuals who suffer from mild to severe forms of mental illness.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!