Graduate Counseling Intern

The Wellness Center at the Castleton campus of Vermont State University is seeking counseling or social work master’s level students for internship placements.

Our campus has a student population of approximately 1800 students.  Our Wellness Center counselors see both undergraduate and graduate students.  Most of the work is individual counseling, but we offer opportunities to co-facilitate groups as well. 

Weekly individual and group supervision are provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Training is provided before the beginning of each semester.

One of the benefits of our setting is that we are an integrated Wellness Center with counseling, nursing, and health education.  We have a collaborative and supportive team. 

University housing is available for selected candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please complete the attached application and upload a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. Questions about the Wellness Center or the position should be directed to Jacqueline Eddy, Associate Director of Health and Wellness Castleton campus: [email protected]  

Candidates must be willing to submit to a criminal background check.  Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Vermont State University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer.  The University is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus.  We strongly encourage applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at [email protected]

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