Career Opporunities

Our Internship Program Offers:

• Hands-on Clinical Experience: Gain valuable experience providing direct clinical services to individuals, couples, and families.
• Exposure to Diverse Populations: Work with a diverse range of clients, including adults, adolescents, children, and couples, addressing a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
• Caseload Customization: ARCH Counseling Center will work with interns to provide a caseload that aligns with their specific interests and learning goals, such as working with specific client populations or focusing on particular mental health conditions.
• Comprehensive Supervision: Receive comprehensive supervision from the Practice Owner, Bernard de Wet, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with extensive clinical and supervision experience.
• Individual Supervision: One hour of individual supervision per week, providing personalized guidance and support for your clinical work.
• Group Supervision: One hour of weekly group supervision, fostering peer learning and collaborative case consultation.
• Exposure to a Trauma-Informed Approach: Learn and apply trauma-informed principles in your clinical work, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients.
• Integration of Person-Centered Therapy: Gain experience in utilizing a person-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship.
• Exploration of Diverse Therapies: While grounded in a Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care foundation, we encourage a flexible and integrative approach to therapy. Interns will have the opportunity to explore and utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and others, to best meet the unique needs of each client.
• Professional Development Opportunities:
• On-site Training: Participate in on-site training through Relias, enhancing your clinical skills and knowledge.
• Community Engagement: Attend community events and participate in outreach activities to broaden your understanding of the mental health landscape.
• Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning: Develop strong clinical skills by completing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Opportunities for Growth: Contribute to the growth and development of a thriving mental health practice while developing your own professional identity.
• Potential for Full-Time Employment: ARCH Counseling Center has a history of hiring exceptional interns upon successful completion of their program.

Ideal Candidates:

• Enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy).
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a commitment to ethical practice.
• Have a strong interest in learning and applying trauma-informed principles.
• Are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative and supportive team environment.