internships

Offering a training internship for Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate level counseling, psychology, and social work students

MHA offers internship opportunities in several programs. We encourage students who are looking for real world experience that will expand their skills, knowledge, and attitudes to consider internships. Opportunities at MHA depend on level of education and program staff availability.

Bachelor’s level internships are available in Family Support Services and our Call Center. These internship opportunities allow the student to immerse themselves in real world learning. All interns will complete a rigorous training process and should allow for a minimum of a full semester to obtain the most experience and learning.

Graduate level internships are available at Counseling Services and Walk-in Crisis Care for students nearing completion of graduate programs for mental health professionals. Internships in these programs are designed to improve counseling conceptualization, expand intervention skills and increase the student’s professional identity. These placements are for a full school year and supervision and training are provided by licensed mental health professionals.

Supervision for graduate level interns is an interactive process intended to monitor the quality of client care, improve clinical skills and facilitate professional and personal growth. Interns can expect to explore client related concerns and receive timely feedback on their clinical interventions in a supportive and professional environment and become part of a multi-disciplinary team.

All graduate placements receive one hour of individual and one hour of group clinical supervision per week during the placement. Staff will coordinate with the student’s academic institution regarding requirements for internship completion.

Applications for internships are accepted on a rolling basis as spots are available. We encourage you to apply early to ensure completion of the process in a timely manner.

To apply email the appropriate contact below:

Bachelor level: Amelia Best-Washington, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at
abest-washington@fcmha.org if interested in Call Center or other Crisis Services opportunities Adam Schlager, Family Support Services Director at aschlager@fcmha.org if interested in Family Support Services

To apply for the Graduate Internship Program please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Bless Whitaker, Clinical Director for Counseling Services
Mental Health Association of Frederick County
226 South Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD 21701
or via email at bwhitaker@fcmha.org