Washburn Center's Master’s level Interns gain professional development and a solid foundation of clinical knowledge as they build careers in mental health therapy. Our unique program offers collaborative and direct field placements to graduate students exploring careers in children’s community mental health.
Use your internship to actively improve the lives of MN kids
Regardless of where Interns are placed, each student will get first-hand experience working with children accessing mental health services, and will support families alongside both peers and independently licensed Therapists and Case Managers.
Our field placements offer hands-on training in individual, family and/or group therapy, as well as case management, and Interns will focus in on center-based, home-based or school-based therapy. While most placements stem out of Washburn Center’s Minneapolis office, majority of interns will spend much of their time in the community.
Gain knowledge you'll use for the rest of your career
In addition to case consultations and in-service workshops, learning opportunities for master’s level internships include: diagnostic assessments, case management, development of treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries. Internships are typically a nine month experience from Aug/Sept to May.
Pathways Fellowship for BIPOC Interns:
Washburn Center for Children’s Pathways Fellowship aims to support people of color pursuing a career in the mental health field by reducing social, economic and racial barriers. Pathways builds upon Washburn Center’s clinical internship program and its long-time commitment to training professionals in children’s mental health. This fellowship supports the pathway to independent licensure for interns pursuing their Masters degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Psychology.
Fellows receive:
BIPOC Interns who are hired as interns for the 2023/2024 co-hort can apply for a Pathways Fellowship during the Pathways Interview Process in Summer 2023.
COVID Vaccine Policy
As part of Washburn Center for Children’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and to comply with federal, state, and local government regulations, Washburn requires COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, for:
Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and due to religious beliefs. Please notify the HR team if you would like to request an exemption
What is School Based Therapy at Washburn?
Our compassionate, experienced therapists support children and their families through challenging times by offering individual therapy to help with a wide range of concerns, including school adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with loss or family changes, abuse, traumatic events, attention problems, parent-child conflicts and acting-out behaviors. Our counseling focuses on building on a child’s strengths and supporting them in gaining skills to be successful at home, in school and in the community.
The School Based Program intern will provide mental health assessment, treatment, and prevention services to children and their families as well as consultation to school staff. Primary role includes individual and family therapy to a caseload of up to 6 clients within a school setting. This placement provides opportunities for learning outpatient therapy skills, including diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and treatment strategies. Intern will develop collaborative relationship within the school setting and participate in school meetings where appropriate to help students succeed.
School Internship Opportunities at the following Schools:
Responsibilities
Clinical Treatment - Clinicians will provide a combination of the following school-based services within the school, clients’ homes, and across the community, as agreed upon with the school staff and the Washburn Center supervisor, including:
Ancillary Services - Clinicians will also provide ancillary services as agreed upon with the school staff and the Washburn Center supervisor, including:
Documentation – Interns will be expected to maintain documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual, including:
All interns and clinicians are to ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed.
Supervision and Professional Development - Interns are expected to:
COVID Vaccine Policy
As part of Washburn Center for Children’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and to comply with federal, state, and local government regulations, Washburn requires COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, for:
Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and due to religious beliefs. Please notify the HR team if you would like to request an exemption
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