Counseling & Clinical Internships

Internship Opportunities

Acacia Hospice and Home Care

Site Website: http://acaciahospice.org/
Location: Burlington, NJ
Site Supervisor: Lisa Fox
Contact Information: lfox@njmasonic.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2025, Summer 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Interns serve as members of the interdisciplinary team and act as companions and befrienders to our patients. They are patient advocates and are to act as a creative task force to help ensure comfort and care for our patients and their loved ones. This may include services such as music therapy, horticultural therapy, letter writing, verbal wellness checks, assistance with technology, and Veteran support and recognition.
- Interns take on many roles and can spotlight their interests by working as assistants and shadowing various team members, including administration, office support, marketing, nursing, spiritual care, volunteers, and social work.
Application notes:
- Recommended application deadline: ~3 months prior to anticipated start of internship
- Requirements prior to starting the internship: background and reference checks, 2-step PPD, physician clearance

Addictions Treatment FootPrints to Recovery

Site Website: https://footprintstorecovery.com/careers/
Location: Hamilton Township, NJ
Site Supervisor: Lindsay Hutchison, MS, LPC, LCADC
Contact Information: lhutchison@footprintstorecovery.com
- Phone: 609-249-4640
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Not currently seeking undergraduate interns
Essential Job Functions:
- Documentation of a minimum requirement of 100 hours of counseling-related activities, which include 40 direct contact hours, is submitted to and tracked/verified by the Office of Field Experience.
  - Students must have a minimum of 1 hour of supervision (individual or group) for every 40 hours documented.
- Assisting in processes related to the pre-admission, intake, and admission of new clients
- Co-facilitating psychotherapy and psychoeducation groups
- Counseling-related individual sessions with supervision; and crisis management as needed.
- Complete required documentation for all involved processes they assist and facilitate.

Advocacy NJ

Site Website: https://www.advocacynj.com
Location: Kingston, NJ
Contact Information: hello@advocacynj.com
- Phone: 609-751-1558
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Application Notes:
- Advocacy NJ’s goal is to have one intern from TCNJ each semester
- To apply, please email your resume and cover letter for review and consideration to hello@advocacynj.com

AmIOK

Site Website: https://ciw.tcnj.edu/amiok/
Location: Ewing, NJ
Site Supervisor: Julia Meola
Contact Information: amiok@tcnj.edu or meolaj2@tcnj.edu
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Winter 2025, Spring 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Work to educate campus on trauma informed care, resources, and training
- Assist with understanding all support and reporting options available
- Support individual and group counseling sessions
- If needed, assist with transportation and accompaniment to the local emergency room
- Facilitate Peer2Peer support groups and racial trauma workshops
- Available to respond and help with traumatic crisis events on campus
Application notes:
- Applicants can chose to either be a: Campus Connector, Ambassador, Companion, or an Intern*
  - *Interns are encouraged to have at least one semester of volunteering with the program
- Each position has different commitment times, times range from 1-2 hours a week to 2-4 hours a week
- Applications typically start near the end of the semester
- This internship does not meet the requirements for PSY398/PSY399/PSY487

Anchor House

Site Website: https://www.anchorhousenj.org/
Location: Trenton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Claire Walton
Contact Information: cwalton@anchorhousenj.org
- Phone: 609-439-4215 x102
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Interact with clients through personal engagement or entertainment.
- Sit in on group, individual, and family counseling sessions.
- Sit in on intakes and evaluations.
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
- Build rapport with clients who were in the shelter.
- Shadow/interact with case workers, the clinical director, and the executive director.
- Help with clerical work such as answering/making phones calls and setting up files.

AOD Office at TCNJ

Site Website: https://aod.tcnj.edu/
Location: Ewing, NJ
- On-Campus
Site Supervisor: Christopher Freeman
Contact Information: freemanc@tcnj.edu
- Phone: 609-771-2572
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Attending the weekly team meetings
- Holding office hours
- Providing direct service through activities such as tabling and program presentations (may include evening and weekend programming)
Application Notes:
- Apply by March 15th. Interviews for internships starting in the Fall Semester occur from March through April.

A Smiley Face, NJ (ABA)

Site Website: https://asfnj.com/
Location: Iselin, NJ
Site Supervisor: Alanna Morrissey, PhD, BCBA-D
Contact Information: alanna@asfnj.com
- Phone: 908-216-8265
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Application Process:
Essential Job Functions: Students will gain knowledge, training, and skill to help children and adolescents with Autism. Students will receive hands-on training from staff and trainers and have access to the Introduction to Autism training and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course. Work with clients in a 1:1 setting to help them reach their individual goals, work on children’s social skills and play skills with peers during our social group, collect data on clients’ goals, write session notes, provide information to client’s parents, assist in group activities, and provide help to other clients at the center.

CAPS: Anti-Violent Initiatives at TCNJ

Site Website: https://avi.tcnj.edu/save/
Location: Ewing, NJ
- On-campus
Site Supervisor: Michelle Lambing
Contact Information: michelle.lambing@tcnj.edu
- Phone: 609-771-2272
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2025, Fall 2025
Application Process:
- There are four positions from August until May
- Application links go live typically in February
- Group interviews are conducted through March
- Students are hired in April and given multiple asynchronous training opportunities of the summer.
- Formal, in person training is scheduled the week before school.
Essential Job Functions:
- Check out the website, for specific job functions, depending on the internship position you desire

Career and Community Studies Program at TCNJ

Site Website: https://ccs.tcnj.edu/
Location: Ewing, NJ
- https://ccs.tcnj.edu/On-campus
Site Supervisors: Amy K. Schuler, Olivia Sullivan
Contact Information: schuler4@tcnj.edu, ccs@tcnj.edu
- Phone: 609-771-2399
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2025
Application Process:
- CCS generally have 3-4 internship positions for Fall/Spring.
- Must receive the student’s application to become an intern prior to our internal peer support scheduling, which is the end of June/December.
- Once you submit your application, they will review, meet with the student, and then access scheduling/intern outcomes in August/January.
Essential Job Functions:
- Interns must display interest in working with peers who have intellectual disabilities in the academics, vocational, and/or campus life/residential pursuits.
- CSS looks for students who are respectful to differences, can adapt a peer/peer modeling relationship and are open to training/direction.
- Requires a high level of patience, flexibility, responsibility, and commitment.
- All interns must attend the CCS mentor orientation to learn about the program philosophies and student needs.

Children’s Continuum of Care

Site Website:
Location: Riverside, NJ
Site Supervisor: Amber Davis, LSW (Clinical Outreach Coordinator)
Contact Information: clinicaloutreachco@ccocnj.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Essential Job Functions: At Children’s Continuum of Care, our mission is to provide “Behavioral In-Home Care continually transforming lives”. CCoC provides behavioral health services to children and families referred through The Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency throughout New Jersey. Interns in our program will gain a greater understanding of their own social identity, through exposure to the social identity of the children, youth, young adults and families that CCoC serves. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with Therapists, Behavioral Assistants, and the Administrative Team through case presentations, shadowing in home visits, and various trainings. Interns will be exposed to both tracks in the experience. Please see below:
- Clinical Track:
  - Opportunity to shadow professionals working in the field
  - Participate in NJ Behavioral Assistance training
  - Opportunity to become NJ certified as a NJ behavioral Assistant
  - Once certified as a Behavior Assistant interns will have the opportunity to use Behavioral Assistant interventions working one on one with families
  - Receive Supervision from a NJ clinically licensed professional
  - Learn about methods of serving youth and their families from a therapeutic perspective
  - Gain experience reviewing clinical and administrative documents
  - Assist with developing and implementing team training and networking events influenced by service needs
- Administrative Track:
  - Gain experience learning about Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Program Coordination, and Policies and Procedures
  - Assist with Strategic Business Plan
  - Assist with developing and implementing team training and networking events influenced by service needs
  - Assist with Marketing Strategy addressing diversity of people and their identified needs
  - Assist with identifying all local community influence centers to determine collaboration opportunities
  - Assist with networking with others in the industry to develop new social and business collaborations
  - Gain experience reviewing clinical and administrative documents
Application Notes:

Chesterfield Elementary School

Site Website: https://www.chesterfieldschool.com/
Location: Chesterfield, NJ
Site Supervisor: Stephanie DiCarlo (Assistant Principal) and School Counselors
Contact Information: sdicarlo@chesterfieldschool.com
- Phone: 609-298-6900
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Essential Job Functions: Support elementary school students ages Kindergarten through 6th grade through classroom visits for whole group mental health lessons, work to meet with student individually and in groups to address their mental health needs, meet frequently with administration to address student discipline and promote restorative practices, as well as support students during lunch and recess times through social stories and support for social interactions. Host student lunch brunch meetings with organized social story lessons, organize student morning announcements, and work to support school based character education.
- Open to taking interns interested in counseling, social work, and school psychology.
Application Notes:

Children’s Home Society of New Jersey

Site Website: https://chsofnj.org/careers/
Location: Trenton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Maritza Raimundi
Contact Information: mraimundi@chsofnj.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Not currently accepting interns.

CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ

Site Website: http://contactofmercer.org
Location: Pennington, NJ
Contact Information: info@contactofmercer.org
- Phone: 609-737-2000
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Winter 2025, Spring 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Suicide prevention efforts – On-site phone room shifts
- Additional duties may be explored based on career goals.
Application notes:
- Recommended application deadline: ~2 months prior to anticipated internship start.
- Required prior to starting the internship: 10-week training course and a background check

CPC Behavioral Healthcare

Site Website: https://cpcintegratedhealth.org/
Agency Overview: CPC Integrated Health’s mission is to provide individuals struggling with behavioral health challenges stigma-free, individualized, high quality and accessible treatment that enables them to overcome obstacles and promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. CPC is the largest community based behavioral health agency in Central NJ. We annually provide a full continuum of office, community and school-based services to over 12,000 children, families and adults. CPC has been embedded in the community for over 60 years and has several locations across Monmouth County. Our mission is to serve our communities by delivering evidence-based services in mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring MH/SUD, special education and physical health through an integrated system of care designed to promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. Known as a “safety net” agency, CPC seeks to improve the lives of the most vulnerable residents in the community suffering from complex, chronic disorders through innovative and evidence-based practices. We provide a variety of mental health and substance use disorder services for children, adolescents, and families as well as adults including outpatient mental health services, traditional and intensive outpatient substance use services, co-occurring MH/SUD services, long term MAT maintenance, partial care, supported employment and housing, assertive community treatment, 24/7 crisis response and stabilization, care management, and a therapeutic school. CPC is the largest SAMHSA certified CCBHC in NJ. CPC is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) in good standing.
Location: The agency offers internships at the following locations, subject to availability:
- Helen Herrmann Counseling Center – 270 Hwy 35, Red Bank, NJ 07724
  - Mental Health and Substance Use Services internships offered
- Aberdeen Counseling Center – 1088 Hwy 34, Aberdeen, NJ 07747
  - Adult Partial Care, Mental Health and Substance Use Services internships offered
- Freehold Counseling Center – 22 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
  - Mental Health and Substance Use Services internships offered
- Howell Counseling Center – 4529 Hwy 9, Howell, NJ 07731
  - Mental Health Services internships offered
Site Supervisor: Roger Borichewski, MSW, LCSW (Vice President Quality & Risk Management/Internship Coordinator)
Contact Information: rborichewski@cpcih.org
- 732-935-2220 extension 2343
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2026
- Typically for Graduate students, 1-2 Undergraduate interns accepted per year
Essential Job Functions: This is a temporary internship position. Internships are offered to students enrolled in an accredited program at a college or university where the internship is a required component of the academic curriculum. Internships are offered for Bachelors and Masters level students of Social Work, Counseling and related programs. Interns are an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team where they are assigned. Under the supervision of a CPC field supervisor, first semester masters level practicum interns observe and co-facilitate treatment services for individuals that may include individual, group and/or family sessions as well as coordination of case management and psychiatric services as indicated on the treatment plan. After the practicum semester, which may have occurred at a different agency, masters level interns may additionally meet individually with clients. Responsibilities and duties will vary depending on the student’s enrolled program and stage of their studies/course completions
- Attend 2 hour New Intern Orientation session as scheduled;
- Complete additional training modules within the agency’s electronic learning management system as required by NJ licensing standards and agency policies – trainings are asynchronous and may need to be completed outside of regularly scheduled internship hours;
- Meet with your assigned supervisor at least once per week;
- Assess the counseling needs of the clients;
- Assess clients using standardized clinical interview tools, and diagnosing clients for mental health and or substance use disorders using the DSM-5;
- Determine the appropriate level of care for substance use treatment (if applicable) according to ASAM Criteria;
- Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode;
- Unless clinically contraindicated, collaborate with the client to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client centered, recovery oriented;
- Provide mental health and/or substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan;
- Evaluating clients throughout the treatment episode to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge;
- Review and, where necessary, revise the client treatment plan to address ongoing problems;
- Develop a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care;
- Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources, (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCP&P);
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients;
- Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record;
- Complete Biopsychosocial Assessment within the time frame established for the program.
- Follow Agency and regulatory policies regarding confidentiality and security of client information.
- Abide by Agency, State and Federal as well as professional licensing standards pertaining to client rights, ethical treatment, conflict of interest, HIPAA, etc.
- Identify High Risk Clients and work with team to provide safe and effective treatment outcomes.
- Report incidents, client complaints, serious concerns regarding risk levels, etc. to supervisor. Utilize Agency policy and procedures to address these issues.
- Participate in performance improvement and client outcome activities as assigned
Additional Details:
- Interns will need their own personal laptop computer to use during a field placement at CPC Integrated Health. No equipment is provided. Interns are provided with credentials at the start of their field placement to access agency email, electronic health record system and learning management system.
- The length of internships is determined by the assigned CPC supervisor and requirements of the college/university. While rare, CPC reserves the right to dismiss interns for failure to uphold responsibilities and duties, failure to communicate with staff, failure to satisfactorily complete work, unprofessionalism, or neglecting any duties.
- See CPC Integrated Health – Internship Description 2025
Application Notes:
- Interested applications should contact Roger Borichewski, MSW, LCSW

Department of Children and Family Services, State of NJ

Site Website: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/
Location:
Site Supervisor: Felicia Hines
Contact Information: Felicia.Hines@dcf.nj.gov
- Phone: 908-705-2680
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Shadow and take on responsibilities similar to a Family Service Specialist. Provide direct support to individuals and families in need by helping them access essential social services. Family Service Specialists are responsible for understanding the specific needs of each client, connecting them to resources such as housing, healthcare, mental health support, and financial assistance. Students may collaborate with healthcare professionals and other service providers, such as doctors, therapists, and case managers, to ensure that clients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
Application Notes:

Embracing Hospice Care

Site Website: https://embracinghospicecare.org/
Location: Wall, NJ
Site Supervisor: Barbara Butler (Social Worker) and Gail Rabstein (Director of Volunteers & Interns)
Contact Information: grabstein@ehcnj.com
- Phone: 732-974-2545
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: We have filled our social work internship for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 at this point but will be looking for qualified applicants for the semesters after that. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the Embracing Hospice Care Volunteer Flyer and reach out to Gail for further information.
Essential Job Functions:
- Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to discuss patients.
- Daily visits with patients or families to support ongoing psychosocial needs
  - Help provide palliative and supportive casework geared to resolving patient/families financial and emotional issues related to the terminal phase of life: including assessing psychosocial needs and assisting patient/families in their understanding, acceptance and compliance with hospice recommendations.
- Provide support for families and caregivers in coping with issues related to death and dying.
- Plan and conduct initial assessments of new patients.
- Assist with “wellness” calls to family’s that are dealing with terminal illness.
- Become familiar with Netsmart, Electronic Medical Recording
- Assist with Care Plans and Visit Frequencies
Application Notes:

Family Resource Network

Site Website: https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/
Location: East Windsor, NJ
- Hybrid. One day/week in-office, remote work with some travel during event months eligible for mileage reimbursement)
Site Supervisor: Terri Walsh
Contact Information: twalsh@familyresourcenetwork.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2025/Summer 2025
Essential Job Functions:
- Focus on event coordination and logistics
- Work to organize and develop events to further the organization
- Conduct outreach for sponsorships and fundraising
- Interest in nonprofit work
Application Notes:
- Means of travel are necessary (automotive preferred)

Friends Village

Site Website: https://www.friends-village.org/
Location: Newtown, PA
Site Supervisor: Laura Hornyak
Contact Information: LHornyak@fhvpa.org
- Phone: 215-968-3346
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Winter 2025, Spring 2025

Good Grief, Inc.

Site Website: https://good-grief.org/
Location: Morristown, NJ; Princeton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Christina Verdesca (Program Manager)
Contact Information: cverdesca@good-grief.org
- Phone: (908) 594-2008
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2026
Essential Job Functions: Students may assist with planning, developing, and implementing of organizational initiatives such as weekly Night of Support (including facilitating peer groups), assisting with data entry, helping with planning of program events and assisting development staff with mailings, research, outreach, and fundraising events, conducting ongoing research of local organizations and key constituents for community outreach and workshops, and assisting in community events.
Application Notes: Please complete this online internship application form.
- The first step in the process would be for the student to come in for a tour of our space, which also gives us a chance to connect and provide an overview of the internship

Holisticare Hospice of NJ

Site Website: http://www.holisticarehospice.org
Location: Tom Rivers, New Jersey
Site Supervisor: Vellus Campbell (Volunteer Coordinator)
Contact Information: velluscampbell@holisticarehospice.org
- Phone: 732-731-8100
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: We are currently seeking one undergraduate Counseling/Clinical student for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and future semester
Application notes:
- Onboarding Prior to Start of Internship:
  - Step 1: General Online Documents to Be Reviewed and Completed Via the iCIMS Platform Online:
    - *Forms are subject to change*
      
      Code of Conduct Statement
      
      Photo Release Form
      
      Volunteer – Confidentiality & HIPAA Statement
      
      Volunteer – Unlawful Harassment Policy
      
      Volunteer Application
      
      Volunteer Drug Consent
      
      Volunteer Hygiene & Safety
      
      Volunteer Military Service
      
      Volunteer Self Reporting Person Form
  - Step 2: Background Check and Drug Screening
    - Our Background Check Company, Certiphi, will be processing your background check and your drug screening together. In order for your background check to be processed, you MUST provide them with your Social Security Number and Driver’s License Number (if applicable). Please let me know if you do not have either. ***Please Note – You would need to complete your drug screening within 2 weeks of completing your background check! If you are not able to do so, please let me know.***
  - Step 3: Medical File Set Up
    - Please Note – There is paperwork that needs to be filled out for each Medical Procedure. Please reach out to me before you set up any appointments or work on updating/completing your medical file!!
      - Mandatory Medical Tasks:
        
        Tuberculosis Tests – QuantiFERON Blood Test, 2 Step PPD, or Chest X-Ray
        
        Holisticare does cover the TB QuantiFERON blood test, free of charge if you choose to get it done through us. We do not cover the cost, if you choose to go through your own doctor.
        
        If you have already received the QuantiFERON blood test (within the past 2 years), or a chest X ray (within the past 5 years) through your own doctor, we will count that but we would need to obtain copies for your records.
        
        Mumps, Measles and Rubella Titer
        
        Holisticare does cover the MMR Titer test free of charge if you go through us.
        We do not cover the cost, if you choose to go through your own doctor.
        
        If you have already received the MMR vaccine within your lifetime previously, we will count that, but we would need a copy of your records.
        
        COVID 19 Vaccination
        
        While Holisticare Hospice does not require volunteers to be COVID 19 Vaccinated, in order to volunteer the State of New Jersey does require that all members who have gotten the initial Covid 19 vaccination (whether it be the 1 or 2 step series) be boosted at least once. We do not provide or cover the cost of the Covid 19 Vaccination and or Booster.
        
        For those who do not plan of getting Covid 19 Vaccinated or boosted at least once – I will provide you with a copy of our COVID 19 Medical and or Religious Form to complete.
        
        For those who are COVID 19 Vaccinated and have received at least 1 booster – I will collect your card towards the end of your onboarding process.
        
        For those who have been vaccinated with the initial series but have not had at least one booster- You can either elect to get the booster, or I will provide you with a copy of our COVID 19 Medical and or Religious Form to complete.
        
        Influenza Vaccination
        
        The State of New Jersey requires that health care workers (which includes volunteers) to be vaccinated against the flu, during flu season every year.
        
        For those who have received the Flu Vaccine- I will collect your card towards the end of your onboarding process.
        
        For those who want to receive the Flu Vaccine – We do not provide or cover the cost of the Flu Vaccination. You are able to get it done free of charge through your health insurance at many local pharmacies and will need to do so prior to when you begin volunteering.
        
        For those who do not plan of getting Flu Vaccinated – I will provide you with a copy of our Flu Medical Form to complete. The State of NJ does not accept Medical Exemption Forms.
      - Non-Mandatory Medical Tasks
        
        Hepatitis B Vaccination
        
        Holisticare Hospice does not require volunteers to be Hepatitis B Vaccinated, in order to volunteer.
        
        For those who have received the Hep B Vaccine within their lifetime – We will count that, but we would need a copy of your records.
        
        For those who have not received the Hep B Vaccine within their lifetime – Holisticare does cover the Hep B test free of charge if you go through us. We do not cover the cost, if you choose to go through your own doctor.
        
        Please note – It is a 3 series vaccination, that requires you to get it done initially, then go back to get the second shot a month after and receive the last shot 6 months later

- - - - If you choose not to get it done – I will provide you with a Hep B Declination Vaccination Form to sign off on which will suffice.
  - Step 5: Finalized Training
    - We will then connect in person to review some additional training to finalize everything. We will discuss how you will be paired with patients, the forms that you will receive, along with documenting your visiting online, dress code, etc. I will also take your photo for your volunteer badge and collect any other forms that are needed to complete your volunteer file.
  - Additional Onboarding Items to Be Completed or Collected:
    - Volunteer Job Description
    - 2 References from Non-Family Members
    - Current Driver’s License Card or County ID
    - Current Car Insurance Card
Essential Job Functions/Professional Characteristics:
- As the internship begins, interns will engage with a comprehensive checklist of learning objectives designed to provide a well-rounded experience:
  - Hospice Volunteer Modules: An in-depth overview of volunteer training.
  - Administrative Integration: Opportunities to connect with administrative staff.
  - Patient & Family Shadowing: Guided visits with patients and families, led by Social Workers, Chaplains, Music Therapists, and Nurses.
  - Interdisciplinary Patient Care Meetings: Participation in meetings with Holisticare’s Medical Director and other staff.
  - Ad Hoc Assignments: Engagement in additional tasks as required.
Additional Items to Consider:
- *This opportunity can be very rewarding, and at times very emotional. If you have experienced a very significant loss, or family member or loved one, we recommend waiting at least a year to give yourself the time and grace to process as needed. We welcome you to reconnect with us if you choose to do so in the future!
- *Please note that unpaid internship this opportunity is a commitment and requires interns to be flexible. We do require interns to stay in compliance with Medicaid and Medicare Standards. This would require interns to sometimes document their visits with each patient or track their hours. Each intern is also required to update certain items – driver’s licenses, car insurance cards, and other tasks related to the internship position.
- *Since we visit patients and their families in their homes, nursing homes, or wherever they reside, this requires each intern to drive and have reliable transportation. Interns will be required to report to our Toms River office and or shadow team members in Middlesex, Monmouth, or Ocean Counties (depending on your internship). Our internship hours are Monday through Friday, anytime between the hours of 8am until 4:30pm. Typically interns will begin their days at 10am.

Hopewell Valley Central High School

Site Website: https://hvchs.hvrsd.org/
Location: Pennington, NJ
Site Supervisor: Chris Velderman, PsyD, Student Assistance Coordinator
Contact Information: christophervelderman@hvrsd.org
- Phone: (609) 737-4000 x3539
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Provide support to students who have been identified as in need of mental health, social emotional, or substance use support through individual counseling sessions when appropriate, as well as planning and co-facilitating groups related to anxiety, depression, and family addiction. Help create and deliver prevention programming on topics such as suicide, mental health, and substance abuse prevention.
Application Notes:

Judith Smith MSW LCSW RPT – Private Practice

Site Website: https://www.judithsmithlcsw.com/
Location: Haddonfield, NJ
Site Supervisor: Judith Smith
Contact Information: jsmith117.cc@gmail.com
- Phone: 856-425-2557
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2026
Essential Job Functions: Students have the opportunity to assist with the implementation and coordination of care for clients in a private practice setting; duties may include shadowing and observing play therapy sessions with clients (conducted in individual, family, and group formats), participating and shadowing on collaboration with outside providers including school counselors, psychiatrists, and pediatric rehab providers (Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Physical Therapists) to ensure appropriate services are in place to support healthy child development and goal achievement, engaging in case conceptualization and clinical documentation (including learning how to develop a DAP note, clinical play therapy treatment plan, and biopsychosocial assessment including use of standardized assessment and screening tools), and developing a group therapy program for children to co-run with Judith Smith, including marketing and phone consultation with potential clients.
Application Notes:
Additional Details: Student should be independent self-starter as this is a solo practitioner practice and would allow the opportunity to cater the experience to what they’re interested in doing

LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy

Site Website: https://leafpsych.com/
Location: Monmouth County, NJ
- Multiple locations available
Site Supervisor: Noel Rapp
Contact Information: NRapp@leafpsych.com & info@leafpsych.com
- Phone: 516-286-4378
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: We do not currently offer placements for undergraduate students.
Essential Job Functions:
- A comprehensive internship program with ongoing clinical supervision
- Exposure to a diverse range of client populations
- Opportunities to develop the skill set in active clinical setting
- Interest in social work and/or counseling

Medallion Care

Site Website: https://www.medallioncarenj.com/
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Mariam Spall, LSW (Assistant Program Director); Aimee Miller (Program Supervisor)
Contact Information: dferrari@medallioncarenj.com
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Essential Job Functions: Build rapport with consumers, obtain knowledge on the mental health diagnosis present in the program, assist with daily programming tasks, case management, and shadowing and facilitating groups.
Application Notes:
- Please send a copy of your resume. Interested students should connect with intern coordinator Danielle Ferarri via email (please see Contact Information above) regarding interviews and internship schedule.
- In-person interview and tour prior to the start of the semester

Mill Creek Elementary

Site Website: https://millcreek.bristoltwpsd.org/
Location: Levittown, PA
Site Supervisor: Joy Stickney-McDonald, PhD, LSW, SSW, HSV (School Social Worker)
Contact Information: joy.stickneymcdonald@bristoltwpsd.org
- Phone: 267-599-2457
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Assist in addressing students’ social and emotional challenges that affect their success at school, at home, and in the community. Duties include co-facilitating small groups, tracking data for goals, and attending IEP, MTSS, and ESAP meetings. Students will also assist with crisis intervention, collaborate with school staff, connect families with outside resources, partner with community agencies, and advocate for students’ needs within the school system.
Application Notes:

Millhill Child and Family Development

Site Website: https://www.millhillcenter.org
Location: Trenton, NJ
Contact Information: Glorivee Gonzalez (Lead Youth Program Admissions Coordinator) ggonzalez@millhillcenter.org
- Phone: 609-989-7333 ext 211
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, future semesters
Essential Job Functions:
- Observe referral calls, create new client charts, assist with sending records releases/intake packets/other documents to clientele/guardians for authorization/signature, scan and upload client documentation into the corresponding client chart, observe special case review meetings, observe treatment team meetings, and observe group therapy sessions
Application notes:
- Requirements: application, complete preliminary questions, interview

Montville Township Public Schools

Site Website: montville.net
Location: Montville, NJ
Site Supervisor: Erica Cerilli-Levine (Director of Special Services, K-12)
Contact Information: erica.cerillilevine@montville.net
- Phone: 973-331-7100 x2225
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Application notes:
- Recommended application deadline: at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start date.
- Requirements: background check, board approval

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Mercer County

Site Website: https://namimercer.org/get-involved/intern/
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Janet Haag
Contact Information: jhaag@namimercer.org
- Phone: 215-595-8087
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions:
- Responding to Helpline inquiries
- Facilitating a support group
- Making a presentation
- Helping with special events: Night out with NAMI, NAMIWalks, and Harvest of Hope
- Managing a social media campaign
- Writing grants
- Marketing programs and events
- Tabling outreach events to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and introduce people to NAMI Mercer
- Advocating through policy research, communication with legislators, and participation in public hearings
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Maintaining resource library
Application notes:
- Recommended application deadline: at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start date.
- Email the Supervisor, Janet Haag with a resume to begin discussing a possible internship.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

Site Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-involved/
Location: White Plains, NY
- Dependent on position
Contact Information: irvolunteer@nationaleatingdisorders.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Summer 2026
Essential Job Functions/Professional Characteristics:
- *NEDA no longer has an active Helpline and does not have opportunities for clinical experience, but is open to students who would like to gain experience in social media, data analysis, and programs (including awareness campaigns).
Application notes:

New Jersey Department of Health

Site Website: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/involved/employment/psychintern.html
Location: Ancora, NJ; Morris Plains, NJ; West Trenton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Various site supervisors, see website for more information.
Contact Information: internships@doh.nj.gov
- Phone: 609-376-8610
Additional Details: There are a limited number of unpaid internship opportunities here at the Department. Please visit our website at https://www.nj.gov/health/ and view our many divisions and programs, if there are any that you have a specific interest in, please note it in your cover letter or email and send to the email address below along with a copy of your resume. After providing your preferred areas of interest, your information will be forwarded to the specific division for placement. Should an internship opportunity arise, the Human Resources liaison in that area will contact you directly. You can also view internship postings by going to our website and clicking on Office & Programs – Human Resources – Internships. The internship posting itself will include application instructions. Please feel free to contact internships@doh.nj.gov with any questions.

North Jersey Friendship House

Site Website: https://njfriendshiphouse.org/
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Site Supervisor: Andee Barnhard
Contact Information: abarnhard@njfriendshiphouse.org
- Phone: 201-488-2121
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025
Application notes:
- Required: background check, training
- Current NJ Undergraduate or Graduate student
- Past experience in event planning/executing
- Previous knowledge and experience with social media platforms
Essential job Functions/Professional Characteristics
- Participation in the planning of special events
- Research potential donors and corporate/business sponsors
- Facilitate all mailings for special events (invitations, sponsorships, etc.)
- Updating donor database on a regular basis
- Draft press releases as needed
- Draft articles for staff and agency wide newsletters
- Create Social Media content calendar and create content as needed

Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Site Website: https://www.pacecharter.com/pcs/
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Sierra Lombardo (School Counselor)
Contact Information: slombardo@pace.charter.k12.nj.us
- Phone: (609) 587-2210
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and future semesters
Essential Job Functions:
- Shadow and perform school counseling duties in a K-6th grade public school setting.
- Shadow and assist during individual counseling sessions, with parental and student permission, under supervision of the school counselor, assist with planning and implementation of classroom guidance lessons using current curriculum or approved materials, assist with planning and implementation of small group counseling sessions
- Assist in the keeping of records, counseling notes, and collection of student data (intern will be expected to maintain the confidentiality of student records),
- Attend staff meetings, teacher consultations, and parent meetings as appropriate,
- Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the school counselor to receive performance feedback.
- Please reach out to Sierra Lombardo for further details about the role and expectations.
Application Notes:

Princeton Child Development Institute

Site Website: https://pcdi.org/
Location: Princeton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Christa Lagatic Kassalow
Contact Information: ckassalow@pcdi.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: We are still considering internship placements for Fall 2025 and would be interested in securing 2-3 interns for our Spring 2026 semester.
Essential Job Functions: While we are open to students with interest in counseling and clinical psychology, we hope to find candidates who lean towards having knowledge or interest in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or special education (e.g., working in schools with a neurodivergent population) as our setting is highly specialized.
- Focus on Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Data collection
- Curriculum preparation
- Assisting during group sessions
- Implementing individualized programs
Application Notes:
- This is an unpaid internship
- Requires 10-15 hours of availability per week during school hours

Princeton High School

Site Website: https://www.princetonk12.org/princeton-high-school
Location: Princeton, NJ
Site Supervisor: Rebecca McEvoy (School Counselor)
Contact Information: rebeccamcevoy@princetonk12.org
- Phone: 609-806-4282 x3534
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Attend and actively participate in direct counseling meetings with students spanning from 9th to 12th grade, run freshman check-in meetings, deliver workshops for seniors applying to college in the fall, assist in orchestrating and delivering state testing and PSATs, develop skills in email communication with parents and staff, craft letters of recommendation. Additionally, interns will support the selection of sophomore peer mentors, may accompany trips to the middle school for mentor programming as needed, and have the opportunity to engage in 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with the Child Study Team, gaining valuable insight and experience in special education practices.
Application Notes:

Princeton Medical Institute

Site Website: https://princetonmedicalinstitute.com/careers-with-princeton-medical-institute/
Location: Princeton, NJ
Contact Information: contact@gminstitutes.com
- Phone: 609-921-6050
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
- These are on a rolling-basis
Essential Job Functions:
- Screen participants for study eligibility
- Observe TMS sessions and infusions
- Coordinating and conducting community outreach events
- Learn how to conduct various cognitive tests used for studies (MMSE, MOCA)
- Ensure data completeness, maintaining research files, providing information to participants regarding research protocols and procedure
- Conduct standardized research assessments with the participants
- Unpaid Internship

Regional Achievement Academy

Site Website: https://www.moesc.org/raa/about-regional-achievement-academy
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
Site Supervisor: Kathleen Miller (Principal)
Contact Information: kmiller@moesc.org
- Phone: (732) 389-5555 x1030
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Observe and assist in therapeutic group sessions, participate in weekly treatment team meetings, assist with the development of behavioral plans under supervision, observe and document student progress during counseling sessions (with consent), provide support during social skills training groups, and assist with program-related administrative tasks directly related to student services.
Application Notes:

SERV Behavioral

Site Website: https://www.servbhs.org/
Location: NJ sites
Site Supervisor: Theresa Lawton
Contact Information: tlawton@servbhs.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions:
- Interact with consumers by providing support during groups
- Act as a co-group facilitator and develop groups if so desired, with staff assistance
Application notes:
- Recommended application deadline: ~6 weeks prior to the anticipated start date.
- Required: Online training

Sunny Days Sunshine Center

Site Website: www.sunnydayssunshinecenter.com
Location: West Windsor, NJ
Site Supervisor: Leianne Branco, M.A., BCBA
Contact Information: lbranco@sdsunshinecenter.com
- Phone: 609-610-6518
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions: Assist with the implementation of ABA therapy techniques under the guidance of our certified behavior analysts, support the preparation and organization of therapy materials and session documentation, observe and participate in client sessions to gain practical experience, contribute to to team meetings and discussions regarding client progress and treatment plans, document observations and interactions from therapy sessions to track client progress and assist in the development of treatment plans, assist with with the collection and analysis of data related to client behavior and treatment outcomes, develop and prepare educational and therapeutic materials for use during sessions, and work closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and interacting with families to support client progress and
address any concerns or questions.
Application Notes:

Swimming River School District, Tinton Falls School District (School Counseling)

Site Website: https://www.tfschools.org/
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
Site Supervisor: Regina Buck
Contact Information: rbuck@tfschools.org
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:

The Forum School

Site Website: https://theforumschool.com/
Location: Waldwick, NJ
Site Supervisor: Joe Neubert
Contact Information: joe.neubert@theforumschool.com
- Phone: 201-444-5882
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters:
Essential Job Functions:
- Use behavioral and psycho-educational approaches within a stimulating curriculum
- Shadow credentialed special education teachers, occupational therapist, social worker, counselor, board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), nurses, and consulting psychiatrist

West Dover Elementary, Toms River Regional School District (School Psychology)

Site Website: https://www.trschools.com/westdover/
Location: Toms River, NJ
Site Supervisor: Jason Ruch
Contact Information: jruch@trschools.com
- Phone: (732) 505-5920, ext. 3
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Not currently accepting interns for 2025-2026 semesters

Wilson Elementary School Counseling

Site Website: https://wilson.htsdnj.org/
Location: Hamilton Township, NJ
Site Supervisor: Brendan Maurice (School Counselor)
Contact Information: Bmaurice@htsdnj.org
- Phone: (609) 631-4169 ex: 2932
Accepting Interns for the Following Semesters: Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Essential Job Functions: Wilson is a Title 1 elementary school with a diverse population of students and is Kindergarten thru 5th grade. The position would be an intern that is motivated to learn about various needs of elementary school students, fast paced, and has interest in learning more about Title 1 experience and needs. Help facilitate group/lunch bunch activities where students will meet to discuss social skills strategies, participate in teacher meetings with professional colleagues and collaboration with stakeholders for program planning for students, learn from the school counselor about fall student activities and counseling lessons.
Application Notes: