Spring 2027 Clinical Master's Level Paid Internship - Providence, RI

Youth Villages•Providence, RI

About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for master’s students in select residential and community-based programs. 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 an internship that meets practicum needs and class schedules and supports course credit. Internships also offer an opportunity to gain professional experience. The role provides hands-on clinical experience supporting children, young people, and families through Youth Villages’ mental and behavioral health 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 sessions. The intern uses evidence-based practices, participates in weekly meetings and clinical consultation, and completes clinical training. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff receive reimbursement for applicable mileage. The listed pay rate is $22 per hour.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Relevant degree fields may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other disciplines are subject to review.
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 clinical skill development.
Access clinical trainings.
Provide transportation to various locations as needed.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, and vision.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and 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.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.