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

Youth Villages•Springfield, MA

About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for master’s students in select residential and community-based programs. Placement is 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 design an internship that meets practicum needs and class schedules and supports earning course credit. Internships also provide professional experience beyond academic requirements. The role is based in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the Spring 2027 semester. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The hourly pay rate is $25. 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 using evidence-based practices. The intern participates in weekly meetings and clinical training to develop clinical skills, provides transportation as needed, and completes timely, accurate documentation in an electronic medical record system. Applicants must be actively pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline. A current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are required. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage.

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 meetings 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 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.