INTERNSHIP DETAILS

High Access Volunteer

CompanyMerakey
LocationPottsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide supervised outpatient mental health services, including conducting assessments and delivering individual, group, and family therapy. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
Internship Type
high access volunteer
Company Size
2968
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.  We are seeking a High Access Volunteer to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Coal Township, PA.

 

Schedule: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

 

Position Details

A Master’s-level Clinical Intern is a key member of Merakey’s interdisciplinary, clinic-based behavioral health team, gaining hands-on, supervised experience delivering outpatient mental health services within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. The intern provides services to children, adolescents, and adults while receiving ongoing supervision and mentorship, with a strong emphasis on skill development, ethical practice, cultural humility, and the integration of clinical theory into real-world therapeutic work.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide supervised outpatient mental health services in a multidisciplinary clinic setting.
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-informed practices aligned with training.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Participate in weekly clinical supervision and team meetings.
  • Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and external providers to ensure coordinated care.
  • Uphold ethical standards and demonstrate cultural responsiveness in all clinical interactions.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

 

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required.
Key Skills
Clinical documentationIntake assessmentsPsychosocial evaluationsTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyEvidence-informed practicesClinical supervisionCare coordinationEthical practiceCultural humilityMental health services
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageRetirement planDailyPayWell-being platformChildcare supportElder care supportEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementEmployee discountsPersonal development classes