Counseling Internship -Northwest Spring 2026

We Love Our Interns!

Grow Your Career with Arisa Health

At Arisa Health, we value the unique perspectives and talents that interns bring. We recognize that every school has different requirements, and we work closely with you and your program to ensure you gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

Internship Opportunities

We offer a variety of mental and behavioral health internship experiences tailored to your career goals:

• Counseling Practicum (1st Placement): Start with observation of counseling activities; progress to assessments, treatment planning, and counseling with a small caseload toward the end of the internship.
• Counseling Internship (2nd Placement): Gain hands-on training in assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing counseling services.

About Arisa Health

Arisa Health is Arkansas’ largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider, formed through the affiliation of four long-standing community mental health centers. We are committed to exceptional, person-centered care that nurtures health and well-being across 41 counties.

What You’ll Do

As an Arisa Health intern, you may:

• Conduct person-centered assessments in behavioral health, education, vocational needs, relationships, and community engagement.
• Develop service or treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and referral agencies.
• Provide activity- and participation-based interventions tailored to client needs.
• Connect clients with community resources and support services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in team and inter-agency meetings.
• Support clients and families in aftercare planning.
• Build positive relationships with community partners and guide clients in navigating systems of care.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related licensure-track field.
• Completion of a Master’s-level practicum preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a criminal background check and a drug screening.

Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Arisa Health aspires to lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all by promoting an environment that is welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We desire a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As such, we aim to make a difference by building a trustworthy culture that advances opportunities for growth while also encouraging excellence, innovation, and collaboration. At Arisa Health, we endeavor to work and live with passion as we strive to transform community’s one life at a time.