Spring 2027 - Master's Level Internship

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Greenville, NC

About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees across select residential and community-based programs. Placement depends on availability, academic requirements, and the applicant’s experience. Youth Villages works with interns and their academic programs to design placements that meet practicum needs and class schedules, including course-credit requirements. Internships are offered nationwide during the fall and spring semesters, with select Tennessee locations available during the summer. Offers are extended on a rolling basis, and spots are limited. 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. The intern uses evidence-based practices, attends weekly professional-development meetings and clinical trainings, provides transportation as needed, and completes accurate, 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. 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. Applicable mileage reimbursement is provided to community-based staff.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline.
A current, valid driver’s license.
An automobile for work purposes.
Proof of auto insurance.
Relevant degrees may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.

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 for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.