Spring 2027 Clinical Master's Level Paid Internship - Maine
About The Position
Youth Villages offers paid internships 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 student's experience. Youth Villages collaborates with interns and their academic programs to shape placements around practicum needs and class schedules so interns can obtain course credit. Internships may also provide professional experience beyond academic requirements. Spring placements are offered nationwide, and spots are limited with offers 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, attend weekly meetings and clinical consultation, access clinical training, provide transportation as needed, and complete timely documentation in an electronic medical record. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The role pays $22 per hour. Applicable mileage reimbursement is available to community-based staff.
Requirements
- Actively pursue 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) 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 opportunities for growth and development
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
