Intern Masters in Counseling

Overview

Level III internships are advanced supervised learning experiences designed for students currently enrolled in a public or accredited private academic institution and pursuing graduate-level counseling, social work, or similar programs.

This level provides opportunities for students to gain experience through supervised clinical practice, direct client service, and professional skill development through interdisciplinary collaboration. Interns may participate in approved clinical activities including co-facilitation, treatment planning exposure, documentation practices, and other supervised behavioral health services.

These internships are intended for students who are prepared to apply graduate-level academic knowledge in professional behavioral healthcare settings while continuing to develop clinical competencies under supervision.

Educational pathways for Level III interns may include, but not limited to:

• Master of Social Work Student
• Master of Counseling Students
• Master of Marriage and Family Therapies Students

Internship opportunities are based on departmental availability and supervisory capacity. Placement is not guaranteed.

Roles and Responsibilities

Prospective interns should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the internship program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the internship period. In addition, interns are required to:

• Adhere to dress and behavior guidelines.
• Participate in all approved activities structured by the internship supervisor.
• Complete, sign, and submit all documentation as directed by the internship supervisor by the requested deadline.
• Communicate with the internship supervisor throughout the internship experience, especially if concerns or problems need to be addressed.
• Evaluate and share information about the internship experience.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of Lakeview Center, Inc.
• Meet established criteria of the internship placement (not seek internships with family members; maintain passing grades, good attendance, and discipline records; etc.).
• Comply with training requirements.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the internship site.
• Cooperate with the intern supervisor; engage in the program as a learning experience; observe business etiquette; and abide by safety rules.
• Demonstrate honesty, punctuality, respect, courtesy, cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn both in the training classes and at the internship site.
• Remain at the assigned internship placement for the duration of the internship period except by mutual agreement of all parties.
• Maintain confidentiality guidelines.