Spring 2027 - Counseling/Social Work Intern - Meridian

Canopy Careers • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children's behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. This internship involves assisting in the delivery of mental health services such as individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment and more, depending on the internship placement. As an intern, you will gain first-hand, targeted clinical interventions based on the client's specific needs, and will experience various assessments and plans, in addition to case documentation. Students must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with diverse needs. Students must be able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team. This opportunity is unpaid and for academic credit only.

Requirements

• Current students enrolled in a Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or related degree program.
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Maturity.
• Self-motivation.
• Comfortable working with families with diverse needs.
• Ability to integrate into an inclusive and passionate team.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of mental health services such as individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment and more.
• Gain first-hand, targeted clinical interventions based on the client's specific needs.
• Experience various assessments and plans.
• Complete case documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed