Job Title: Wellness Buddy Intern
Organization: Serene MINDS
Location: Remote
Type: Internship (Pro Bono Cases)
Charge: INR 4,720
Duration: 4 Weeks (Part-time Model)
About the Role:
Serene Minds is inviting final-year Master’s students in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Applied Psychology to join the Wellness Buddy Internship Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in therapeutic support, work with real clients, and build foundational skills essential for a successful psychology career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional support to clients as a “Wellness Buddy” through structured, confidential conversations.
- Engage in live, remote sessions (approx. 2 hours/session, twice a week).
- Assist with client communication and maintain accurate documentation.
- Apply training from Applied Psychology Skills sessions into real case scenarios.
- Uphold ethical guidelines in all client interactions.
Training & Learning Goals:
- Bridge the gap between theory and real-world therapeutic application.
- Develop therapist soft skills: empathy, communication, and case formulation.
- Understand Indian ethical standards for psychological practice.
- Get familiar with client documentation and management tools.
- Prepare for future internships, jobs, or freelance counseling roles.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Final-year student in a Master’s program (Clinical, Counseling, or Applied Psychology).
- Strong interest in gaining hands-on experience with clients.
- Willingness to work on pro bono cases with professionalism and empathy.
- Availability for the full 4-week internship program.
Internship Details:
- Mode: Online (Zoom / MS Teams)
- Duration: 4 weeks | 8 sessions | 2 per week | ~2 hours/session
- Batch Size: 3 small batches with 10 students each for deeper interaction
- Stipend: Unpaid (Pro bono work for real client experience)
What You’ll Gain:
- Certificate of Internship & Participation
- Real-time case exposure and soft skills training
- Entry point into freelance or full-time roles in mental health care
- Priority access to future opportunities with Serene MINDS
Read more about here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OTZdpssEUySeQY9Ha80-gisvu8h3HCnA/view?usp=sharing
Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 2-3 months
Pay: ₹300.00 - ₹350.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that you will have to pay INR4,720 for this program?
Work Location: Remote
Application Deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 08/09/2025