Job Overview
Position Title: Russian-Speaking AMFT Intern / Practicum Student
Location:Â West Hollywood, CA (Serving the Russian-Speaking Community)
Organization:Â MBI Health Services, Inc.
Position Overview
MBI Health Services is offering an opportunity for a Russian-speaking AMFT Intern / Practicum Student to complete clinical training hours at our West Hollywood site, located within a strong Russian-speaking community.
This is a hands-on, high-exposure training environment focused on real-world clinical experience, community engagement, and working with underserved populations, including individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
We are a high-access clinic, meaning you will not be sitting and waiting for clients—you will be actively engaged in building relationships, supporting walk-ins, and delivering care immediately.
What You Will Gain
- Direct clinical experience with diverse and high-need populations
- Exposure to co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment
- Training in a fast-paced outpatient setting with real client volume
- Experience with community outreach and engagement strategies
- Hands-on use of Credible EMR for documentation and reporting
- Free clinical supervision provided by licensed professionals (meeting BBS requirements)
- Opportunity to grow into a paid position based on performance and organizational need
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Support & Service Delivery
- Provide individual and group therapy services under supervision
- Assist with intakes, assessments, and treatment planning
- Support walk-in clients and same-day service delivery model
- Participate in wellness checks and client engagement efforts
Community Engagement
- Engage with the Russian-speaking community to build trust and connection
- Participate in outreach events and on-site engagement activities
- Support efforts to bring new members into services
Care Coordination
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team (psychiatry, therapists, outreach)
- Assist in ensuring members are connected to:
- Therapy services
- Psychiatric care
- Ongoing treatment programming
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete documentation in Credible EMR within required timelines
- Assist with:
- Progress notes
- Assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
- Follow all HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and BBS requirements
- Maintain the standard: “If it’s not documented, it’s not done.”
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
- Actively pursuing AMFT registration (or eligible)
- Fluent in Russian (required) – speaking, reading, writing
- Strong interest in community mental health and underserved populations
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-engagement environment
What We Expect
- You show up ready to engage, not observe
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative
- Openness to working with a transient and high-acuity population
- Commitment to professionalism, documentation, and follow-through
Compensation
- This is an unpaid internship/practicum position
- Clinical supervision is provided at no cost (a significant professional value)
- Opportunity for future paid placement based on performance and program growth
Why This Matters
At MBI, we believe in access, engagement, and real impact.
This role is not about sitting in a room waiting, it’s about being part of a team that is actively changing lives in the community every day.
Work Location: In person
Company Description
Our commitment to offering individuals, families, and communities the steps needed to reach their goals is what drives us every single day. By providing both mental health and substance addiction services, we are addressing the major points of one's own healing process. We take pride in our ability to provide outstanding substance abuse treatment and mental health services for men and women.