Summer 2026 Paid Internship - Memphis, TN

Youth Villages • Bartlett, TN

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About The Position

Experience the kind of internship that will change lives....the lives of youth and your own! Youth Villages' commitment to helping youth & families find success spans more than 35 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. Youth Villages places interns each summer throughout our Tennessee residential treatment programs and group homes in Memphis and Nashville. Interns serve as assistants to the treatment team for a specific group of youth referred for a variety of behavioral and mental health needs. Initial training will be provided on child development, trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, and more before beginning work with our youth. The internship is a 10-week, full-time, paid position running from May 26 - July 31, 2026. Interns must be able to commit to work for the duration of the summer. Opportunities are available for both bachelor's and master's level interns. The internship is a 40 hour/week position. Schedules will vary depending on residential treatment program assignment, training, and/or other events.

Requirements

• Must be at minimum entering junior year of undergrad program
• If pursuing Bachelor’s degree, social services major is preferred & open to relevant experience
• If pursuing Master's degree, qualifying social services major is required
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or leadership experience is preferred
• Must be able to provide own housing & transportation in Memphis or Nashville, TN
• Must be able to commit to work 10 weeks, 40 hrs/week for the assigned schedule

Responsibilities

• Providing a positive role model to residents by participating in all activities, demonstrating a healthy and wholesome approach to life, & developing a sense of community
• Assisting youth with the positive development and implementation of individual goals and objectives
• Attending cottage/courtyard planning meetings and treatment team meetings
• Assisting in resolving conflicts with residents using problem solving techniques and role playing
• Giving residents immediate feedback on appropriate and inappropriate behavior
• Planning and leading recreational activities and participating or instructing youth in games
• Facilitating ongoing group evaluations throughout the day for planned groups, activities and responsibilities
• Working with other staff and residents to develop and implement life skills groups
• Responsible for maintaining a safe program environment through appropriate responses and attendance
• Adhering to treatment model and Re-Ed philosophy
• Participating in weekly consultations with other interns and campus leadership
• Master's level interns also assist with treatment planning and facilitating individual, group, and family therapy with supervision from licensed clinical staff

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Experience working with youth and families
• Training in child development, trauma-informed care, and crisis de-escalation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree