Counselor Intern Supervisor
PHOENIX RISING BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND RECOVERY INC
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Clinical counseling intern supervisor.
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Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-10-13
- Location
- CANTON, OH, USA
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Canton - CANTON, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Internship Supervisor Job Duties:
Pre-Arrival Preparation
Review intern applications, resumes, and academic requirements
Schedule and conduct internship interview
Coordinate with academic institutions to confirm internship goals and documentation
Offer intern position via phone/email and then notify HR
Ensure interns complete necessary paperwork (background checks, agreements)
Prepare orientation materials (handbooks, policies, site expectations)
Coordinate with administrative assistant to ensure that appropriate workspace is set up, access to systems, and scheduling tools
Clinical Supervision
Observe and evaluate intern counseling sessions (live or recorded)
Provide feedback on therapeutic techniques, ethics, and client interactions
Ensure interns adhere to legal and ethical standards (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent)
Monitor intern progress toward clinical competency and licensure requirements
Supervise no more than 8 interns at one time per the Ohio Licensure Board
Training & Development
Facilitate weekly supervision meetings to discuss cases and professional growth
Offer guidance on treatment planning, documentation, and case conceptualization
Recommend readings, workshops, or training opportunities
Support interns in developing their counseling identity and theoretical orientation
Administrative Oversight
Review and approve clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans)
Track intern hours and progress toward program or licensure goals
Coordinate with academic institutions to meet internship requirements
Complete evaluations and provide written feedback for intern performance
If position for employment is available at completion of internship and intern is seeking employment with agency make recommendation to HR and supervisor for intern to obtain interview
Mentorship & Support
Foster a safe, inclusive, and growth-oriented supervisory relationship
Help interns navigate challenges such as imposter syndrome, burnout, or difficult cases
Encourage self-reflection and professional boundaries
Model ethical decision-making and cultural competence
Collaboration & Communication
Liaise with faculty, site directors, and other supervisors
Participate in team meetings or case consultations
Advocate for intern needs and ensure alignment with site policies
Partnership Development
Establish and maintain formal relationships with university counseling departments
Serve as the primary point of contact for internship coordination
Negotiate and renew internship agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
Advocacy & Promotion
Promote the internship site to university programs to attract qualified candidates
Attend university career fairs or internship expos
Offer guest lectures or workshops to build visibility and credibility
Participate in requirements of PGNO gambling grant
Qualifications:
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