Clinical Mental Health Intern

Job overview

The Clinical Mental Health Intern role is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, with two days per week in the office and transportation needed for Scholar meetings and mental health events. Compensation is not specified; the posting states that stipends are provided for each completed internship semester. The intern supports Generation Hope’s Mental Health program, which serves student parents, Scholars, Alumni, and their families. Under the Senior Mental Health Manager’s supervision, the intern helps deliver supervised clinical services and supports workshops, groups, outreach, and program resources. The role contributes to Generation Hope’s mission of helping student parents succeed and achieve economic mobility by supporting their mental wellness and access to care.

What you'll do

• Provide supervised direct services to Scholars, Alumni, and families in accordance with psychological needs and treatment plans
• maintain SOAP notes and other clinical documentation
• assist with the non-crisis mental health text line
• track direct and indirect hours
• conduct outreach and research community resources
• create wellness newsletter and social media content
• assist with workshops, psychoeducation materials, and therapy workbooks
• and attend staff meetings and group supervision when appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical mental health intern

mental health

counseling

graduate internship

hybrid

washington dc

generation hope

student parents

family counseling

psychoeducation

clinical supervision

15-30 hours/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stipends for each completed internship semester
• clinical supervision from a licensed professional.

Why this role

Clinical supervision from a licensed professional; opportunity to design and implement a project; flexible schedule; internship period ideally January–December 2027; candidates must be able to commit at least 20 hours weekly, with 15–30 hours listed as the time commitment.

About the employer

Generation Hope is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.