Clinical Mental Health Intern (Spring - Fall)

Job Title: Clinical Mental Health Intern (Spring - Fall)

Reports to:  Senior Mental Health Manager

Internship Period: January 2026-December 2026

Time Commitment: 15-30 hours/week 

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week

About Generation Hope: 

Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have provided over $1.3 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 500 teen parents in college, celebrated almost 200 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit
www.generationhope.org.

By joining our team, you will work for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by
Spur Local. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.

Position:

The Clinical Mental Health Intern is responsible for supporting the development, coordination and implementation of programs and activities of the Mental Health program of Generation Hope, including various mental-health related workshops and groups at program events, which may require select weekend hours. The Mental Health Intern works under the supervision of the Senior Mental Health Manager. Intern applicants must be in graduate-level Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy programs. Clinical Supervision from a licensed professional will be provided on staff. During the internship, the Mental Health Intern will have the opportunity to design and implement a project of their choosing, which could range from creating new mental health resources for Scholars to designing elements of programs, etc. 

Clinical Mental Health Interns will work a flexible schedule. Generation Hope operates on a hybrid schedule; with two days in the office per week. The Mental Health Intern will need to have transportation to be able to meet with Scholars and participate in mental health events. Candidates must be able to participate in this internship at least 15 hours weekly; candidates who have later afternoon and evening availability are preferred. Start and end dates are flexible; ideal candidates will be available January 2026-December 2026 and are also able to commit to the internship for their Practicum, Internship I and II semesters.

Duties

• Provide supervised direct services to Generation Hope Scholars (and/or Alumni) and their families in accordance with their psychological needs, developmental abilities, and individualized treatment plans; including individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, group sessions and psychoeducation workshops.
• Maintain proper SOAP notes for each session and complete other clinical documentation such as case conceptualizations, treatment plans, biopsychosocial intakes, and assessments/screenings
• Assist in facilitating the non-crisis mental health text line for Generation Hope Scholars
• Appropriately track indirect and direct hours on a consistent basis
• Engage in outreach initiatives, connecting Generation Hope’s Mental Health program with other mental health resources in the DC metro area
• Research and network with mental health community resources 
• Create media content materials for wellness newsletter, etc.
• Send out email blasts and mass text messages about mental health programming to Generation Hope Scholars
• Create mental health social media content
• Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in facilitating mental health focused workshops
• Attend all weekly staff meetings, team meetings, and group supervision when appropriate
• Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in organizing current mental health information
• Assist Senior Mental Health Manager in creating psychoeducation presentations and therapy workbooks/packets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university; pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling or associated field.
• Meeting the practicum/internship requirements for a master’s degree in professional counseling from an accredited and approved college or university.
• Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
• Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars
• Strong interest in young adult, child and family counseling
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, Google Suites, and Canva (preferred)
• Spanish-speaking (plus)
• Passion for mental wellness
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight and in a largely remote environment.

Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.