Mental Health Counseling Intern (Paid Internship)

Bethel University Wellness Center

Mental Health Counseling Intern (Paid Internship)

Position Overview

The Bethel University Wellness Center seeks compassionate, motivated, and growth-oriented graduate students in mental health counseling or a related field to serve as Mental Health Counseling Interns. This paid internship is designed to provide meaningful clinical experience within a Christ-centered environment that values holistic care, personal formation, and professional excellence.

Interns will provide supervised counseling services, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and engage in ongoing professional and spiritual development as they prepare for careers in mental health care.

About the Wellness Center

The Wellness Center is committed to supporting the emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being of the Bethel University community. We approach care through an integrated model that honors both clinical best practices and the University's Christ-centered mission.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual counseling services to students under supervision

- Conduct intake assessments and assist in treatment planning

- Maintain timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation

- Collaborate with Wellness Center staff, including clinical and pastoral care teams

- Participate in regular individual and group supervision

- Engage in case consultation and team meetings

- Support outreach, prevention programming, and campus wellness initiatives

- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with professional guidelines

Learning Objectives

- Develop clinical counseling skills in a real-world setting

- Integrate faith and clinical practice in a thoughtful and ethical manner

- Strengthen case conceptualization and treatment planning abilities

- Grow in self-awareness, professional identity, and cultural humility

- Gain experience working within a multidisciplinary care team

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Master's-level program in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field

- Eligible for practicum/internship placement through their academic program

- Commitment to ethical practice and professional development

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

- Willingness to engage in a Christ-centered workplace environment

Compensation Structure

This is a paid internship. Compensation will be provided as a stipend, structured similarly to a graduate assistantship, in alignment with University policies.

Time Commitment

- Approximate weekly commitment: 15-20 hours/week

- Practicum duration: 1 semester

- Internship duration: 2 semesters

Supervision and Support

- Weekly individual supervision with a licensed clinical supervisor

- Group supervision and case consultation

- Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

Faith Integration

As part of Bethel University's mission, interns are invited to engage in a community that values spiritual formation, service, and the integration of faith and learning. Interns are expected to respect and support the Christ-centered mission of the University while providing inclusive and ethical care to all students.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

- Resume or CV

- Cover letter outlining interest and fit with the Wellness Center's mission

- Academic program requirements for internship placement

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

About Bethel University

For more information, visit our website at www.betheluniversity.edu

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).