Clinical Practicum Intern (Master's Level)

Why Charlie Health?

Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they’re met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported.

Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we’re expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home.

As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that’s redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

Charlie Health is seeking passionate and driven second/final-year master’s students in mental health programs (such as Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related fields) to join our dynamic virtual care team for their clinical practicum or internship experience.

As a clinical practicum student at Charlie Health, you’ll gain direct experience working with high-acuity clients in a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting. Under the close supervision of one of our experienced therapists, you’ll develop your clinical skills through a variety of client interactions and treatment modalities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work across:

• Group treatment sessions
• Individual therapy sessions
• Family therapy sessions
• Crisis intervention
• Clinical research
• Clinical curriculum

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to evidence-based practices used in treating high-acuity teens and adults
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team of primary therapists, group facilitators, and care coordinators
• Training and mentorship from experienced clinicians in the field
• Skills in virtual care delivery, documentation, and client engagement

We’re a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. If you’re inspired by our mission and energized by the opportunity to increase access to behavioral healthcare and impact millions of lives in a profound way, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Participate in group, individual, and family sessions under the supervision of an experienced clinician
• Observe and co-facilitate therapeutic interventions using evidence-based modalities
• Attend clinical supervision meetings and engage in reflective practice to support growth and development
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, coordinated care
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all ethical and professional standards
• Engage in ongoing learning and training opportunities related to trauma-informed care, telehealth best practices, and working with high-acuity populations

Requirements

• Enrollment in a master’s-level program in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related discipline (see list below for examples)
• Students should be in the second year of their master’s program by the time the practicum or internship begins, meeting eligibility requirements to start clinical hours.
• Prior clinical experience (internship, practicum, part-time or full-time)
• Interest in working with high-acuity populations and providing trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Note:

• Charlie Health cannot guarantee that our internship program meets specific school, college, or university requirements. Please check with the staff at your institution to confirm Charlie Health will satisfy all requirements. We are happy to review specific institution requirements and have a team of licensed, multidisciplinary, staff who are able to supervise in the majority of our active states.
• Internship placements are contingent on the availability of clinical supervisors licensed in your state.
• If you are enrolled in a graduate program we do not currently partner with, additional conversations and a formal agreement with your school will be required before placements are confirmed

Example Master's Programs:

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a concentration in Mental Health
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Other Masters Degree programs that allow pursuit of a Social Work, Marriage & Family, or Counseling license (mental health / therapy focused)

Our Values

• Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
• Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
• Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up.

Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting.

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At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people.

Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

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