Counseling/Social Work Internship

Where New Paths Begin

Recovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a 155-year history, we address the needs of the whole person, helping individuals reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. OhioGuidestone connects individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong success, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and more.

OhioGuidestone is committed to providing high-quality internships for students studying in the field of behavioral health. We currently have internship opportunities at the Bachelors and Masters level in Toledo, OH. Students may be in school for Health and Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Mental Health or Psychology. The Clinical student intern works under the supervision of a designated clinical staff person who meets the qualifications to provide oversight based on degree, licensure and related field of study. This is an unpaid internship experience with hours, schedule and duties agreed upon in the student contract.

Essential Functions:

• Advocate for those whom OhioGuidestone serves
• Represent OhioGuidestone in a positive manner at all times
• Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully
• Be respectful of others
• Be an active problem solver and engage with staff
• Help come up with solutions for issues as they arise, support staff without judgment
• Show up with a positive attitude each day
• Support a safe environment for yourself, workers and those we serve
• Strive for improvement and encourage others to do the same.
• Be proactive, assist with furthering the mission of OhioGuidestone
• Follow through until the issues are resolved or handled by the appropriate person
• Conserve and protect the resources that are provided to support our services with the highest level of integrity and accountability

If an Intern is providing clinical services to clients, the following functions are essential, in addition to the above:

• Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client. Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed. Available for clinical consultation.
• Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case. Provide CPST and minor case management functions if needed.
• Assumes a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and support services needed upon discharge.
• Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames.
• Participates in agency and community meetings as needed.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work environment can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community including clients homes
• English reading and writing skills required
• Interacts verbally with coworkers and representatives from outside agencies
• Confidentiality required
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V