Summer 2025 - Social Work & Counseling Internship

Canopy Children's Solutions • Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children's behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward: The voice of our children and families always comes first, Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger, We take great joy in service to others, Our families and our communities deserve our very best. Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, and is one of only seven companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy's employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges. In this role, students completing the Placement Survey internship will become a part of our team and will learn about how we support our organization so they can best serve our children and families. This internship will provide experience in accounting best-practices in the non-profit sector. Through this internship you will work with a dynamic team of staff who are highly committed to the Canopy mission.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.
• Current students actively pursuing a degree in the Behavioral health field and appropriate licensure is required (LPC, LMSW, etc.).
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at the time of internship.

Nice To Haves

• Licenses & Certifications: LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of the internship.
• Adhere to business professional or clinical attire.
• Complete a minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and assigned site supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree