Behavioral Health Intern

Clinical PsychologyInternship

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311Position Type: InternshipUnpaid Field Placement/Internships (2 semesters) are available for students pursuing a BSW or students pursuing a master's degree program leading to licensure as an LSW or LPC (such as Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, etc.).

Opportunities in Counseling, Case Management, Homeless Outreach, Intake, and other areas.

Summer Placement - Applications accepted during the winter (January/February) Fall Placements - Applications accepted during the spring (March/April) Spring Placements – Applications accepted during the summer (September/October) Unpaid Internship (1 semester) opportunities available for those who are in BA programs, such as Psychology.

For 1 semester placements, applications shall be submitted at least the semester prior to the placement beginning. Following a review of all applicants, individual interviews will be scheduled with students interested in placements with CSS.

The agency strives to provide field placements / internships to as many students as possible; however, there is a limit of available placements due to supervisory capacity. Applicants must successfully pass required criminal background check and drug test.

Car and valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier.

Company's website: www.cssbh.org Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/ Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support in areas such as counseling, case management, and homeless outreach. Assist with intake processes and other behavioral health services within the agency.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology. A valid Ohio driver's license, car, and successful completion of a background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Intern at COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Clinical Psychology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Akron

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,167/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.