INTERN

Rite of Passage • Harrisburg, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is seeking graduate students for clinical internships at its Arkansas juvenile treatment facilities. The Arkansas programs serve court-involved youth in the custody of the Arkansas Division of Youth Services (DYS) in a structured therapeutic environment focused on personal growth, emotional development, behavioral change, education, and rehabilitation.

The internship provides practical clinical experience alongside experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary treatment setting. Interns apply classroom knowledge to clinical practice and develop skills for careers in social work, counseling, and behavioral health while supporting youth with a range of mental health and behavioral needs.

Scheduling is flexible on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Specific hours are coordinated according to university requirements, site needs, and clinical supervision availability. Placement is site-specific.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related graduate program.
• Be seeking a clinical internship or practicum placement that aligns with university requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, compassion, and willingness to learn.
• Be comfortable working with court-involved youth in a structured juvenile justice treatment environment.
• Meet applicable facility, background screening, and university placement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small caseload of youth under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Participate in therapeutic groups and assist with group facilitation and skill-building activities.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating individualized treatment plans.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinical, educational, medical, and residential staff.
• Assist with clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment reviews, and monitoring progress toward treatment goals.
• Support youth with trauma histories, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, substance use concerns, and other mental health needs.
• Develop skills in therapeutic communication, ethical practice, case conceptualization, and trauma-informed care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern