INTERNSHIPS

Seedlings Interns

Seedling Internship is our Highschool Internship for rising Seniors. Each senior is required to submit a project outline for approval. Projects are evaluated based on their focus for mental health, wellness, recovery, and holistic healing. Interns are to complete 30 hours of community service to families of the center and a project review led by center staff. Interns are awarded a certificate, medal, and reference letter for their service.

Douglas County High

Caela Rascoe

Caela was a very first Seedling. Her project focused on helping to build our Highschool Internship program. She created a orientation packet and program outline for future interns at Nichols Center.

Lithia Springs High

Kaylen Emmerson

Kaylen is focused on health and wellness as she prepares for her future in the Medical field. Studying pre-med she interned for our Youth Development program donating her time to being involved with our youth at the center and in the community.

Alexander High School

Gillian Peavy & Alex Smith

Alex & Gillian interned together over the spring and summer of 2024. They completed over 50 hours individually as they prepared for graduation and their future careers. Alex is attending Jackson State University to study criminal justice and forensics while Gilliam is pursuing a career as an Vet tech.

Nichols Center Internship Opportunities for High School and Bachelor's Level Students

Nichols Center is excited to announce internship openings for both high school and bachelor's level students. These programs offer valuable experience in mental health, wellness, and community service within our integrated wellness model.

High School Internship: Seedlings Program

For rising high school seniors
30 hours of community service
Project focused on mental health, wellness, recovery, or holistic healing
Certificate, medal, and reference letter upon completion

Bachelor's Level Internship: Giving Tree Program

For students pursuing bachelor's degrees in related fields
Hands-on experience in clinical and community-based settings
Opportunity to shadow individual therapy sessions and assist with group counseling
Exposure to non-profit operations in prevention and intervention

Both internship programs provide:

Multidisciplinary team support
Engagement in community outreach activities
Insight into integrated approaches to mental health and substance use treatment

Qualifications:

Strong interest in mental health and community service
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to learning and professional growth

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following to avano@nicholscenter.org:

Resume/CV
Cover letter detailing your interest in Nichols Center
For high school applicants: Project proposal outline
For bachelor's level applicants: Current transcript

Application deadline: Join us in our mission of helping families heal through wellness and recovery.

For more information, visit www.nicholscenter.org.Nichols Center values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Seedlings Internship

Giving Tree Internship

Nichols Center offers Master Level Counseling Interns the opportunity to experience an integrated wellness model that blends clinical therapeutic work with community based experience. Our Master's level interns receive 1:1 Clinical Support and group coaching through our multi-disciplinary team model. Our programs bridge the gap for members of the mental health and recovery community giving interns tangible experience in a variety of counseling modalities. Interns are able to receive support while offering group counseling and shadowing individual therapy along with non-profit community experience in prevention and intervention.

Christian Baylis

Christian is a Clinical Mental Health Masters level Intern who donates her time to serve the youth of Douglas County. She has served children & youth by mentoring, working in the school system, and running a local mentoring-focused non-profit for the last 6 years in Douglas County & surrounding areas. She has the heart to see people live to be their best selves holistically and provide support while navigating life's challenges. You can find Christian at the Center on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, assisting with groups, individual sessions, and various tasks around the center.

Jordan Arfanakis

Jordan is a rising second-year psychology student and Stamps President’s Scholar at Georgia Tech, minoring in public policy and mental health. She is a Douglasville native that is passionate about mental health advocacy and hopes to be a powerful voice in government for those suffering from mental illness. In her free time, you can find her reading, watching sports, going to a concert, doing yoga, or finding a way to go to the beach.

Nichols Center Clinical Internship Opportunity for Master's Level Counseling Students

Nichols Center is excited to announce openings for our Master's Level Clinical Internship program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an integrated wellness model that combines clinical therapeutic work with holistic approaches to mental health and substance use recovery.

What We Offer:

Diverse clinical experiences working with individuals and families affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and trauma
Supervision from licensed clinical professionals
Exposure to evidence-based practices and holistic treatment modalities
Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations
Opportunities for community engagement and outreach

Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a Master's level counseling, social work, or related mental health program
Completion of required coursework for internship placement
Strong interest in integrated approaches to mental health and substance use treatment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following to avano@nicholscenter.org:

Resume/CV
Cover letter detailing your interest in Nichols Center and this internship opportunity
Two letters of recommendation (recommended)

Join us in our mission of helping families heal through wellness and recovery. For more information about Nichols Center and our programs, visit www.nicholscenter.org.

Nichols Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Masters Level Internship

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Seedlings Interns

Nichols Center Internship Opportunities for High School and Bachelor's Level Students

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Nichols Center Clinical Internship Opportunity for Master's Level Counseling Students

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