Graduate Internship School Based Mental Health Clinician (unpaid)
Effectiveschoolsolutions · Wayne, New Jersey · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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Graduate Clinical Intern (Unpaid—Full Academic Year)
Effective School Solutions (ESS) School-Based Mental Health Services
About ESS
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students, serving over 2,000 students across nine states. ESS delivers high-acuity clinical care within public schools, helping students with significant emotional and behavioral needs achieve academic and mental health stability.
About the Internship
ESS is seeking a graduate-level Clinical Counseling Intern (Master’s in Clinical Counseling) for a full academic year unpaid placement .
This internship offers hands-on experience providing school-based mental health services under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Interns will be embedded within one school site and will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Under supervision, interns will:
Provide individual counseling to students
Co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy
Participate in treatment planning and case consultation
Engage in family communication and meetings
Complete clinical documentation in ESS’s electronic medical record
Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional development sessions
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling.
Eligible for internship placement per university guidelines
Strong interest in working with children and adolescents
Professional, collaborative, and eager to learn
Commitment to completing the full academic year
What You’ll Gain
Direct clinical experience with high-acuity student populations
Weekly supervision from licensed clinicians
Training in ESS’s structured school-based mental health model
Experience working within a multidisciplinary school team