Internship Opportunities

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) and Burlington Comprehensive Counseling (BCC) welcome master’s-level students in Counseling and Social Work who want hands-on, trauma-informed, client- and family-centered training in outpatient mental health and substance use care.
We serve New Jersey from two locations—New Brunswick and Mount Holly—and work closely with students from NJ universities and Fordham University.

What you’ll Learn (and Do)

With close supervision and a gradual ramp-up, interns typically gain experience in:

Intake & assessment

Strengths-based biopsychosocial, screeners, risk/safety planning, case conceptualization (DSM-5-TR exposure under supervision).

Individual & group counseling

Observe → co-facilitate → lead sessions (with live or recorded supervision when available).

Treatment planning

Collaborative, culturally responsive, measurable goals aligned to evidence-based practices.

Care coordination

Referrals, community resources, collaboration with prescribers, peers, and care managers.

Co-occurring care exposure

Integrated mental health and substance use services; harm-reduction and recovery-oriented approaches.

Documentation & EHR

Training and practice in compliant, timely notes (including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2).

We foster a learning culture—mistakes are discussed safely and turned into growth.

Supervision, Training, and Support

  • Weekly individual supervision with an LCSW or LPC field instructor.
  • Weekly group supervision/case conference with multidisciplinary feedback.
  • Protected training hours (on the schedule) covering: Motivational Interviewing, CBT skills, trauma-informed care, suicide risk assessment, cultural humility, confidentiality (HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2), co-occurring treatment basics, documentation quality, and telehealth best practices.
  • Ongoing skills labs (e.g., safety planning, crisis de-escalation, boundaries/ethics).
  • Opportunities to contribute to quality-improvement projects or program development.

Our Training Philosophy

We follow the core principles of trauma-informed care—safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment—and we practice cultural humility. Your voice, identity, and learning goals matter. Bilingual interns (especially Spanish/English) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who Should Apply

  • MSW and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA/MS) students seeking practicum or internship placements.
  • Reliable, reflective learners who value equity, harm reduction, and client choice.
  • Students able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule (most placements are 16–24 hours/week; we’ll align with your program’s requirements).
  • Some roles may require evening hours for groups; telehealth opportunities vary by rotation and readiness.

Note: Internship hours satisfy university field requirements. Post-degree licensure hours (e.g., LSW → LCSW, LAC → LPC) are separate and occur after graduation.

Locations & Service Models

New Brunswick Clinic

  • 320 Suydam Street
    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901

Burlington/Mt. Holly Clinic

  • 605 High Street Mount
    Holly, New Jersey 08060

Mix of in-person and telehealth (as appropriate and permitted by your program and supervisor).

Application Checklist

Please send the following to sjoshi@nbcounselingcenter.org:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover letter: your program (MSW/CMHC), concentration, preferred site (New Brunswick or Mount Holly), anticipated start/end dates, and weekly hour needs
  3. University field education contact and any required affiliation forms
  4. Program requirements (e.g., supervision frequency, evaluation forms, hour totals, liability coverage)
  5. Two references (academic or field)

Subject line: Internship Application – [MSW/CMHC] – [Term/Year] – [Preferred Site]

We review applications on a rolling basis for Fall, Spring, and Summer cohorts. Early applications are encouraged.

What to Expect After you Apply

  1. Screening interview (interests, schedule, learning goals).
  2. Supervisor interview and site fit.
  3. Offer & affiliation agreement (with your university).
  4. Onboarding (background check, required trainings/clearances).
  5. Orientation week: EHR, documentation, policies, shadowing plan, and safety procedures.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

NBCC/BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Training Site. We welcome interns of all races, cultures, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application and internship.
To request an accommodation, email sjoshi@nbcounselingcenter.org.