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

Youth Villages•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for master's students across 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 internships that meet practicum needs, class schedules, and course-credit requirements. Internships also provide professional experience and are offered during the fall and spring semesters, with select summer locations in Tennessee. Placements are limited and offers are extended on a rolling basis. 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. Interns use evidence-based practices, participate in weekly professional-development and clinical meetings, access clinical training, provide transportation as needed, and complete 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 role pays $25 per hour.

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 enhancement.
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.