Clinical Intern (Mental Health)

About RTFNetwork

Redefining the Future Network, Inc. (RTFNetwork) is a community-based behavioral health organization providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to underserved individuals and families in the Baltimore region. Our programs include Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), Medication Management, Supported Employment, and expanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services. RTFNetwork is committed to ethical practice, clinical excellence, and the professional development of future clinicians.

Position Overview

RTFNetwork is seeking Clinical Interns enrolled in accredited graduate or doctoral programs to support outpatient mental health services. This is a primarily on-site internship, with potential for limited telehealth participation once training, competency, and supervision requirements are met. Interns receive structured supervision, hands-on clinical experience, and exposure to interdisciplinary, Medicaid-funded and community-based behavioral health services, including Supported Employment programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in intake assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and clinical interviews under supervision


• Provide individual and/or group therapy services appropriate to training level


• Assist with treatment planning, goal development, and progress monitoring


• Complete clinical documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans) in the EHR under supervision


• Observe and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and clinical staffing


• Support coordination of care across programs, including PRP and Supported Employment, as appropriate to training level


• Administer and review screening and assessment tools as appropriate


• Maintain ethical and professional conduct consistent with scope of practice and program standards


• Engage in required weekly individual and/or group supervision with a licensed clinician


• Participate in required trainings, orientations, and professional development activities


• Perform other duties related to the internship as assigned, consistent with training objectives and scope of practice

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited graduate or doctoral program (MSW, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field)


• Eligibility for field placement or practicum/internship per academic program requirements


• Ability to commit to required on-site hours and supervision expectations


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills


• Interest in community-based, trauma-informed mental health practice

Preferred

• Coursework in assessment, diagnosis, or clinical practice


• Interest in working with children, adolescents, families, or underserved populations


• Familiarity with DSM-5-TR concepts


• Openness to learning Medicaid, OMHC, and Supported Employment service models

Internship Details

• Setting: On-site clinical setting; telehealth permitted on a limited basis with supervisor approval


• Schedule: Determined by academic program requirements and site availability


• Supervision: Weekly supervision provided by a licensed clinician in accordance with academic and state requirements


• Duration: One or two semesters, depending on academic program

What Interns Gain

• Hands-on, in-person clinical experience in an OMHC setting


• Exposure to PRP and Supported Employment service models


• Structured supervision and professional mentorship


• Training in clinical documentation, treatment planning, and care coordination


• Preparation for post-graduate clinical roles and licensure pathways