About the role#
This internship with the MYPAC program provides hands-on experience in the delivery of mental health services. Interns work alongside professionals to support children and families, gaining exposure to clinical interventions and organizational processes within a behavioral health setting.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the delivery of mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy.
- Gain experience with clinical interventions tailored to specific client needs.
- Participate in the development of assessments and treatment plans.
- Complete case documentation as part of clinical practice.
- Attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the start of the term.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to support client goals.
- Fulfill academic requirements as outlined by your university and site supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a master's degree program for Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a related field.
- Good academic standing at an accredited institution.
- Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver's license.
- Ability to commit to at least 100 hours during the internship term.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, maturity, and self-motivation.
- Ability to work comfortably with families from diverse backgrounds.
- An established internship contract with your academic institution.
Location & details#
- Location: Olive Branch, Mississippi.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for academic credit only.
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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