Spring 2027 Clinical Master's Level Paid Internship - Woburn, MA

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Woburn, MA

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 collaborates with interns and their academic programs to design placements that meet practicum needs and fit class schedules so interns can obtain course credit. Internships also provide professional experience beyond academic requirements. Placements are offered during fall and spring semesters, with select summer opportunities in Tennessee. Offers are extended on a rolling basis and spots are limited. The Master's Level Intern shadows counselors during home- and community-based family sessions, carries a reduced caseload, implements interventions, and facilitates individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices. The intern attends weekly professional-development meetings, accesses clinical trainings, provides transportation as needed, and completes accurate, 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 $25 per hour. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Relevant degrees may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Have an automobile for work purposes.
Provide 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 growth and development opportunities.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.