Internship Placement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at Merrimack College invites applications for an Internship Placement Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination of the field practicum/internship experiences and responding to all inquiries from students, faculty, administrators, and external professionals regarding the online and on-campus Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and School Counseling (SC) programs. Internship Placement Coordinator should be committed to supporting students’ development of competencies that are essential for addressing the lived experiences of individuals within their communities and society as a whole. Internship Placement Coordinator acts in a manner to promote human rights and liberty and justice for all. The Internship Placement Coordinator serves as the liaison between Merrimack, mental health and school counseling placement sites. This is a 12-month staff position with expectations to maintain an on-campus, full-time presence at Merrimack College.

On Campus and Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling

Program(s):

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and the Masters of Education in School Counseling (SC) represent a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training programs with a commitment to the principles and values of human rights and liberty and justice for all. Our on-campus and online CMHC and SC programs maintain high-touch engagement and connectedness to meet the needs of graduate students. We prepare students to deliver quality care to clients recognizing their lived experiences influenced by dynamic social contexts, using strengths-oriented and evidenced-based interventions. Our graduates are trained to meet the growing demand for mental health and school-based counseling interventions in a number of different settings, including outpatient centers, hospitals, K-12 schools, colleges, human resource departments, substance abuse treatment centers, non-profits, and government agencies. With the burgeoning telecounseling mental health landscape, our online and on-campus CMHC and SC programs enables students to fulfill the education and degree requirements to apply for licensure primarily in Massachusetts, the New England region and other states.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Network, build, and maintain professional relationships with community-based agencies and K-12 schools to identify approved practicum and internship placement sites.

• Coordinate all aspects of the placement process such as assisting students in applying for placement sites, maintaining appropriate documentation and records (e.g., background checks, site agreement, intent forms, hourly logs, intern and supervisor evaluation forms, etc.) using and managing Tevera, an online platform system

• Conduct Mandatory Practicum/Internship Readiness meetings with students pursuing placement sites.

• Hold consistent and regular individual, group, and workshop meetings (in-person and virtually via Zoom) with CMHC and SC graduate students as they seek to secure their placement site.

• Update, revise and maintain CMHC and SC Practicum/Internship manuals.

• Collect, analyze and report internship outcome data in support of curricular, program, and licensure/accreditation requirements.

• Ensure compliance with professional standards and requirements of the MA Allied Board of Mental Health Professionals for LMHC, MA DESE for Certification as School Counselors, and other states for both training programs as needed.

• Coordinate Supervision Consultation meetings with Program Director for adjunct clinical supervision faculty and field placement supervisors teaching practicum and/or internship courses.

• Identify and respond to any significant changes in placements, supervision process, and/or training issues involving potential remediation for students.

• Attend and participate in CMHC and SC faculty program meetings.

• Attend and participate in weekly supervision with the CMHC and SC Program Directors.

• Develop and implement supervisor training and professional development to support the curricular needs of graduate students in the CMHC and SC programs.

• Other tasks, activities, and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, counselor education, counseling psychology or related field

• 7-10 years professional practice experience after obtaining licensure

• 3-5 years of clinical supervisor experience

• 3-5 years of graduate level teaching experience, preferably in mental health counseling and/or school counseling

• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about community and mental health agencies, hospitals, and K-12 schools, etc. appropriate for placement sites in the Massachusetts, New England region and other states

• Licensed as a mental health counselor and/or a psychologist in the state of Massachusetts, in the New England region, or transferrable to the area

• Certification as a school counselor in the state of Massachusetts, in the New England region, or transferrable to the area

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage effectively with others recognizing and valuing multiple viewpoints and perspectives within groups and communities across environments

• Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and analytic skills

• Available to conduct meetings and attend programs in the evenings

• Computer technology skills and competencies (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Suite, etc.)

Review of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications. The Internship Coordinator position may begin as early as August 2025.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Clinical Practice and Supervision Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at (978) 837-3515 or via email at [email protected].

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.