About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in behavioral health and social services. You will work directly with children and families to support their mental health needs. This is an unpaid position intended for academic credit.
What you'll do#
- Assist in delivering mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy.
- Participate in substance abuse treatment programs.
- Gain experience with clinical interventions, client assessments, and treatment plans.
- Handle case documentation.
- Complete a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the start of the term.
- Meet goals outlined by your university and site supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program for Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a related field.
- Good academic standing at an accredited institution.
- A minimum 100-hour commitment.
- An established contract with your academic institution that is approved by Canopy legal.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Maturity and self-motivation.
- Comfort working with families from diverse backgrounds.
Location & details#
- Locations: Gulfport, Mississippi and Pascagoula, Mississippi.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About Canopy Children's Solutions
Canopy Children's Solutions provides behavioral health, educational, and family support services. Founded in 1912, the organization operates across all 82 counties in Mississippi. It serves children and families through programs including therapeutic foster care, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric residential treatment. The nonprofit is based in Jackson and employs over 300 staff members.
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