Spring 2026 - Master's Level Paid Internship - Residential
About The Position
For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, they serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Their proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Youth Villages offers paid internship opportunities for bachelor’s and 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. They collaborate with interns 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.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required)
- Degrees that can be considered include: social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
Responsibilities
- Assists youth with the positive development and implementation of individual goals and objectives
- Completes admissions and discharges for the youth on our residential campuses
- Co-facilitates treatment meetings and consultations
- Leads individual, group, and family therapy (with supervision)
- Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and CFTMs
- Supervises visits with parents or legal guardians
- 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)
- Time off: 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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
