Fall 2026 Recreation Therapy Intern

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.

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About The Position

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 your individual experience. We collaborate with you and your academic program to design an internship that fits your practicum needs and class schedule to ensure you can obtain course credit. Additionally, internships can 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. If you're seeking meaningful hands-on experience with a leading mental health agency, Youth Villages may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Therapeutic Recreation (required)
• Entering junior year of undergraduate program at minimum (required) for Bachelor’s Degree Applicants
• Actively pursuing a degree in Therapeutic Recreation (required) for Master’s Degree Applicants
• Have experience with children or adolescents (required)

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a NCTRC certified staff member
• Shadows one or more recreation therapists while interacting with youth from multiple programs
• Facilitates group sessions typically held 3 times per week lasting, 1 to 2.5 hours long
• Participates in treatment planning (including but not limited to evaluating, setting, and implementing recreational goals for each youth)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees