Intern-Clinical-Bachelor
Child Guidance Resource
Summary
Bachelor level opportunities (must be actively enrolled in a bachelor level program).
Job description
CGRC's Internship Experience provides opportunities for gaining direct experience within several clinical programs including Outpatient, CREATE, and Elementary Education. Interns may also have opportunities working with CGRC's Professional Development Program.
Intern Responsibilities
- Providing specific therapeutic support services including immediate behavioral reinforcements, emotional support, and time-structuring activities
- Supporting clients through formal observations, data collection, one-to-one interactions, and interventions
- Supports daily room setup for program
- Monitor and support a client's daily progress on goals and objectives, as prescribed in the treatment plans
- Demonstrating therapeutic relationship skills including an understanding of boundary issues and confidentiality
CREATE Program
CGRC's CREATE program (Creating Relationships and Emotional Adaptability in a Therapeutic Environment) is a unique, year-round, and innovative approach to group social skills service for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism (ages 3-21). We strive to help our clients build social and communication skills, improve problem solving and emotional regulation, and enhance flexibility and motivation.
Elementary Education Services
CGRC's Elementary Education Services program is a licensed, private Special Education School for children grades K-8 in Delaware County who are struggling in their public school classroom. CGRC's school is a structured academic environment, much like mainstream classrooms, and teaches an academic curriculum but with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and behavioral development.
NOTE: This is an unpaid internship.
Requirements
- Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor level program
- Interest in clinical experiences
- Ability to work within a structured therapeutic or academic environment
Benefits
- Clinical Supervision
- Training
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Child Guidance Resource is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Operating primarily in Pennsylvania, the organization delivers a range of therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, family therapy, behavioral health rehabilitation services, and school-based mental health programs. Their services are designed to address various mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders, and developmental issues. The organization employs licensed clinicians, therapists, and behavioral specialists who work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to create individualized treatment plans. Child Guidance Resource emphasizes evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care approaches to support positive outcomes for young clients. Their mission centers on promoting emotional wellness, building resilience, and strengthening family systems through accessible, high-quality mental health services. The organization plays a vital role in addressing the growing need for youth mental health support in the communities they serve.