About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for master's students in select residential and community-based programs. Internship placements are determined during the interview process based on availability, academic requirements, and the applicant’s experience. Youth Villages works with interns and their academic programs to shape an internship around practicum needs and class schedules so interns can obtain course credit. Internships are offered nationwide during the fall and spring semesters, with select Tennessee locations available during summer. Offers are made on a rolling basis, and spots are limited. 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 role uses evidence-based practices and includes weekly professional-development meetings, access to clinical trainings, transportation as needed, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The position pays $22 per hour. Community-based staff receive reimbursement for applicable mileage. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Requirements

  • Actively pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline.
  • A current, valid driver’s license.
  • An automobile for work purposes.
  • Proof of automobile 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 meetings to develop and 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 growth and development opportunities.
  • Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
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