Spring 2027 - Master's Level Paid Internship - Bowling Green, KY
About The Position
Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for master's students across select residential and community-based programs. Placements are determined during the interview process based on availability, academic requirements, and individual experience. The program collaborates with students and their academic programs to design an internship that fits practicum needs and class schedules to ensure course credit can be obtained. Internships can also serve as a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience beyond an academic requirement. Internships are offered nationwide during the fall and spring semesters, with select locations in Tennessee over the summer semester. Spots are limited and offers are extended on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. This internship is ideal for those seeking meaningful hands-on experience with a leading mental health agency.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Master’s degree in a social services discipline
- Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
- Possess a current, valid driver’s license
- Possess an automobile for work purposes
- Possess proof of auto insurance
Responsibilities
- Shadows counselors in home- and community-based family sessions with Youth Villages staff
- Carries a reduced caseload and implements interventions
- Facilitates individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions
- Utilizes evidence-based practices
- Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
- Accesses clinical trainings
- Provides transports to various locations as needed
- Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 week paid vacation (full-time)
- 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
