Intern - Clinical & Counseling

COMPLETE YOUR HOURS WITH UGM

With 138 years of experience, and thousands of lives impacted, UGM supports the Fort Worth community and has lasting impact on our most vulnerable.  Join a team where every day you are able to change the world! We impact lives practically and spiritually as a Christ-centered organization. 

🏥 Clinical Internship Hours Available
Position Type: Unpaid Internship to satisfy licensing or credit hours for students.  You MUST be ENROLLED in a CLINICAL MASTER'S PROGRAM and in PRACTICUM or INTERNSHIP at your UNIVERSITY.  Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

🌟 About the Internship:

Join our Christ-centered team in stewarding the people and culture behind our faith-based agency. We are seeking compassionate, motivated Clinical Interns to join our multidisciplinary team at Union Gospel Mission (UGM), a community-based homeless shelter dedicated to providing trauma-informed care and holistic support to individuals, couples, and families experiencing homelessness. This internship offers hands-on experience in systemic clinical practice, case management, and advocacy within a dynamic and challenging environment. 

Interns will work directly with mission guests and residents to provide mental health support, systemic intervention, measure clinical outcomes, facilitate groups, and collaborate with staff to promote wellness and stability. 

🧠 Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct systemic clinical assessments and assist in developing individual and systemic care plans
• Provide solution focused and Intensive Family Therapy under supervision
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups (e.g., coping skills, substance use recovery, trauma support)
• Collaborate with case managers, medical staff, and external providers to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and ethical standards
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training sessions
• Advocate for clients’ access to housing, healthcare, and social services

🎓 Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health field
• Completion of foundational coursework in clinical theory and practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to social justice and serving marginalized populations
• Prior experience with homelessness, substance use, or mental health preferred but not required

💬 What You’ll Gain 

• Supervised clinical hours toward licensure (if applicable)
• Experience working with diverse populations in a high-impact setting
• Training in trauma-informed care, Solution Focused and Intensive Family Therapy
• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• A deeper understanding of systemic barriers and community-based solutions

📅 Schedule & Commitment 

• Flexible scheduling available; some evening/weekend shifts may be required. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

“As part of the screening process, you may be asked to provide a pastoral reference. Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a Christian organization that seeks to hire people who align with our beliefs in Jesus Christ.  We welcome all Christian denominations into the mission.”