Psychology Spring Internship

Juniper Communities • Devon, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Juniper Communities is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychology Intern at Juniper Village at Devon, an assisted living facility dedicated to enhancing older adults’ quality of life. The intern will gain supervised, hands-on experience supporting senior residents’ emotional and psychological well-being and learning about geriatric mental health care in a residential setting. This is an unpaid, part-time spring internship lasting eight weeks in the Resident Services / Connections Department, reporting to the Connections Director.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Psychology, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Strong interest in aging, mental health, and community-based care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass background checks and meet facility health requirements, such as a TB test and vaccination status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting wellness check-ins under supervision.
• Observe and support individual and group activity sessions.
• Help develop and facilitate wellness and cognitive stimulation activities, such as memory games and reminiscence therapy.
• Provide companionship and active listening to residents to reduce feelings of isolation.
• Create activities to support residents’ mental wellness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines outlined by APA and facility policy.

Benefits

• Supervised clinical experience in a real-world setting.
• Opportunity to contribute to the well-being of seniors.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed