Behavioral Health Intern
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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).
