School-Based Behavioral Health Internship: Toledo, OH

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Toledo, OH

About The Position

School-Based Behavioral Health Internship: Toledo, OH National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for our Student Treatment Advocacy Resources (STAR) team for the Fall 2026 semester in our Northwest region. As an intern on the STAR team, you will get hands on experience working with youth and families. You will also have the opportunity to observe other therapeutic areas throughout the agency to gain insight to the communities and clients we serve. This position works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. This opportunity is for students enrolled in a Bachelor -or- Master of Social Work program or Master of Clinical Counseling program from an accredited College or University. Your Internship Experience May Include: Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served. Traveling as needed, to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Completing all required documentation in a timely manner. Completing all required training in a timely manner. Learning diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. Assessing and engaging with youth. Observing interventions for youth. Coordinating and monitoring services for the youth and family in the community, for mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services. Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals. Assisting in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth's case plan. Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff and other mental health professionals. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in either a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, or Master of Clinical Counseling program from an accredited College or University.
An internship or field placement must be a requirement by the institution.
Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit towards their pursued degree.
Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship.
LSW, SWT, or CT licensure required for Master of Social Work or Master of Clinical Counseling interns.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Responsibilities

Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
Traveling as needed, to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
Completing all required training in a timely manner.
Learning diagnostic assessments and treatment plans.
Assessing and engaging with youth.
Observing interventions for youth.
Coordinating and monitoring services for the youth and family in the community, for mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
Assisting in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth's case plan.
Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff and other mental health professionals.
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.