Behavioral Health Internship: Columbia, SC

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Columbia, SC

83d • Onsite

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is accepting applications for a Master's-level internship with its Behavioral Health team in Columbia, South Carolina, for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship offers hands-on experience working with youth and families, with opportunities to observe other therapeutic areas across the agency and learn about the communities and clients it serves. The intern works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. The placement is for students enrolled in an accredited Master of Social Work program whose institution requires an internship or field placement and grants degree credit upon completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Enrollment in a Master of Social Work program at an accredited college or university.
• The internship or field placement must be required by the student's institution and provide credit toward the pursued degree upon completion.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.
• Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing direct services to youth and families is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds for persons served.
• Travel as needed to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and monitor community services for youth and families, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly review and modify youth-based plans to support progress toward written plan goals.
• Assist with family reunification or stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth's case plan.
• Participate actively in weekly supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern