Therapist Intern - Paid

Embark on a thrilling professional journey with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services! SBH is offering paid internship opportunities at designated locations. Slots are limited and are for individuals who are enrolled in a Master's Degree program for Counseling or Social Work. This is your opportunity to join a prominent provider in Behavioral Health Integrated Services. Don't miss out—apply today and get started on a rewarding learning journey that will enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the unique needs of the communities we serve. (*Degree program must require an internship and qualify for credit hours)

Pay: $18 per hour

Hours: Flexible to meet your scheduling needs

Skill Development:

• Co-facilitate therapy & skill groups
• Perform documentation of services
• Provide case management services
• Complete assessments & treatment plans
• Serve as an active member of your clinical team
• Participate in actives related to your education plan
• Participate in Counseling Services
• All duties performed under direct supervision

Member Population:

• K-12
• Adults
• Families

Field Placement Program Options:

• School Based Setting (K-12)
• Substance Abuse Services (Adults)
• Integrated Care Outpatient Clinics (children, adolescent, adults, and families)

Location Options:

• Phoenix Metropolitan Area (East, Central and West Valley)
• Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Payson & Prescott Valley)
• Mohave County (Bullhead City, Kingman & Lake Havasu City)

Benefits, Culture & Learning Experience:

• Clinical Supervision is offered individually and in group sessions
• Field placement hours are flexible according to your availability.
• Internships are offered at all SBH sites during the spring, summer, and fall.
• SBH supports students in different grant programs.
• Trainings on case management, crisis intervention, activity planning and implementation, individual and/or group counseling services.
• Staff and volunteers reflect the culture and diversity of the communities we serve.
• Caring professionals are here to support you personally and professionally.
• Explore new areas like our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion internship opportunity.

Requirements and Expectations:

• Degree program must require an internship and qualify for credit hours.
• Be currently attending or enrolled in an approved college or university and working towards a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• Adhere to agency work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional behavior
• Student is expected to self-manage school requirements.
• Adhere to work at the direction of their SBH supervisor.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a Drug test and other onboarding requirements
• Must have or obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to attend SBH trainings (trainings can range from 1-2 weeks)

Questions: Please email careers@SBHSERVICES.ORG with your inquiry.

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspective, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination