Spring 2027 - Master's Level Internship - Paducah, KY

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Paducah, KY

About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internships for students pursuing a master’s degree in a social services discipline. Placements are in select residential and community-based programs and are 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 placements that meet practicum needs and class schedules and allow interns to obtain course credit. Internships are offered nationwide during fall and spring semesters; select Tennessee locations also offer summer internships. Positions are limited, and offers are extended on a rolling basis. 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. Interns use evidence-based practices, attend weekly professional-development meetings, access clinical trainings, 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. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Requirements

Actively pursue a master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Eligible degree fields 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.
Have 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 and 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.