25-26 Mental Health Clinician Intern

Washington DC, DC

Full Time

Student (College)

Build a Foundation to Leave a Legacy

Position

Mental Health Clinician Intern (MHCI) – Scholar Support

Hiring Timeframe

2025 – 2026 School Year

About Achievement Prep

Achievement Prep is an award winning, high-performing, college-preparatory public charter school network located in Southeast Washington, DC. In the 2025-2026 School year we will serve approximately 450 scholars in grades PK3- 7th. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college and beyond. Achievement Prep plans to continue its impact by adding additional grades over the next two years in Washington, DC.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician Intern is to provide counseling support primarily to scholars receiving special education services during school hours. The Mental Health Clinician Intern provides social and emotional support that are designed to increase scholars’ availability for learning in the classroom, increase self-esteem, raise the scholars’ expectations for achievement, and assist scholars in developing social skills needed for high school, college, and beyond. The Mental Health Clinician provides the appropriate counseling intervention that will enhance scholars’ success while at Achievement Prep and afterward. While this position specifically supports scholars who have Individualized Education Plans (IEP) goals, to the extent time provides, the Mental Health Clinician also provides support to general education scholars.

Reports to: Director of Scholar Support witch Clinical Supervision provided by Mental Health Clinician

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Scholar Services

Conduct individual, group counseling/therapy to indicated scholars receiving special education services
Administer, score and interpret psychoeducational evaluations (School Psychologist)
Assist with individual scholar and school-wide crisis interventions
Assist in identifying community-based services, build mechanisms for referrals for mental health services in the community and help link children and families to these services when indicated

Staff Development

Research, plan and coordinate in-service training programs for administrators, parents, teachers, etc. in understanding and meeting the needs of special education scholars
Foster and develop an awareness of community issues that affect the school environment and intervene when appropriate
Fulfill continuing education requirements consistent with respective discipline and keep licenses current

Team Participation

Participate in any meetings for scholars on caseload including, but not limited to, Scholar Support Team (SST) Wellness Team meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
Collaboratively work with both the Scholar Services and Scholar Support (SPED) departments
Attend and participate in whole-school staff and scholar events such as family nights, new scholar orientation, etc.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Complete special education paperwork including, but not limited to, IEP progress reports, service trackers, and all forms required via student information system, Special Programs and/or any other record keeping required
Maintain confidential counseling records for all scholars/families receiving treatment services and submit monthly reports
Complete Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plan Reviews

Maintenance of School and Organizational Culture

Fully integrate into the school community and assume additional school-wide responsibilities to ensure a strong culture
Collaborate with staff to advance the school’s mission and communicate that mission to its constituents
Adhere to and enforce school-wide protocols and policies
Actively pursue professional development opportunities, inside and outside of the school
Assume extracurricular responsibilities, if desired

Other duties as required to fulfill the mission of Achievement Prep in the lives of our scholars

Required Characteristics

Above all, we are looking for individuals who

Possess an unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development of all scholars.
Commit to carrying out our mission on a daily basis.
Embody and model our core values of Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery.
Maintain a high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

Openness to give and receive feedback to facilitate the growth and achievement of both scholars and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills, inclusive of facilitation, presentation, documentation, correspondences consistent with the duties of this position
Ability to provide a stimulating, safe and appropriate educational environment in which children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adept at developing relationships with various constituencies
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work schedules, work flow and job duties

Education & Experience

Completing Year 2 of a School Psychology MA, EdS, or Doctoral program and in good standing to advance to internship stage.
Currently enrolled in a School Psychologist Graduate School Program

Experience in a school setting highly preferred
2+ years experience working with children

Salary Range - $50,000 - $60,000 per year

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Achievement Prep encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. Achievement Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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