Spring 2027 - Social Work Internship - LINK - Jackson

Canopy Children's Solutions • Flowood, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Canopy Children's Solutions, founded in 1912, is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. We are seeking mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. This internship offers the opportunity to assist in the delivery of mental health services, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and substance abuse treatment, depending on the placement. Interns will gain first-hand clinical intervention experience based on client needs, participate in various assessments and planning, and handle case documentation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and comfort working with families of diverse needs. This is an unpaid internship for academic credit only.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid drivers license.
• Current students actively pursuing a master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage & Family Counseling, or related field.
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
• All interns are required to attend a 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Maturity
• Self-motivation
• Comfortable working with families with diverse needs
• Able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of mental health services such as individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment and more, depending on the internship placement.
• Gain first-hand, targeted clinical interventions based on the client's specific needs.
• Experience various assessments and plans.
• Case documentation.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work® certification for fifth consecutive year
• Healthy workplace culture built on trust
• Shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern