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
• 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 Background check and Drug test
• Must have / obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to attend SBH trainings (trainings can range from 1-2 weeks)

Questions : Please email 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.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at

Mission and Values

Our teams are working hard to ensure our Mission and Values are continuously modeled throughout our organization and in all of our daily interactions.

Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Quality
• Empowerment
• Innovation
• Trust

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 and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.