Spring 2027 Clinical Master's Level Paid Internship - Marlborough, MA
About The Position
Youth Villages offers a paid internship for students actively pursuing a master's degree in a social services discipline. Internship placements are determined during the interview process based on program availability, academic requirements, and the applicant's experience. Youth Villages collaborates with students and their academic programs to accommodate practicum needs and class schedules so students can obtain course credit. Internships provide hands-on professional experience in residential and community-based programs. The intern shadows counselors during home- and community-based family sessions, carries a reduced caseload, implements interventions, and facilitates individual, group, and/or family therapy. The intern uses evidence-based practices, participates in weekly professional-development meetings and clinical trainings, provides transportation as needed, and completes timely and accurate documentation in an electronic medical record system. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed for community-based staff.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a master's degree in a social services discipline.
- Possess a current, valid driver's license.
- Have an automobile for work purposes and proof of auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Shadow counselors in home- and community-based family sessions with Youth Villages staff.
- Carry a reduced caseload and implement interventions.
- Facilitate individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions.
- Utilize evidence-based practices.
- Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development and to enhance clinical skills.
- Access clinical trainings.
- Provide transportation to various locations as needed.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees or one week for part-time employees.
- 12 paid sick days per year.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
- Continuous training and opportunities for growth and development.
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
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Career Level
Intern
