Spring 2027 - Master's Level Internship

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities 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 applicant’s experience. Youth Villages works with interns and their academic programs to design placements that meet practicum needs and class schedules and support course credit. Internships are offered nationwide during the fall and spring semesters; select Tennessee locations also offer summer internships. 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. Interns use evidence-based practices, attend 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.

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. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage.

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.
• Degrees considered 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

• Paid internship.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern