About the role#
Eva's Village offers an unpaid internship for students pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work. You will gain hands-on experience in substance use treatment and mental health services while working in a supportive environment alongside experienced professionals.
What you'll do#
- Participate in Residential and Outpatient Services.
- Engage in both intensive and standard substance use treatment.
- Assist with co-occurring mental health treatment.
- Collaborate with professional staff to develop your clinical skills.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's program for Counseling (M.S., M.A.) or Social Work (M.S.W.).
- Interest in mental health and substance use treatment.
- A desire to learn and contribute to the field.
Location & details#
- Location: Paterson, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is an unpaid, full-time internship position. Sponsorship is not provided.
About Eva's Village
Eva's Village is a nonprofit organization based in Paterson, New Jersey. Founded in 1982, the organization provides social services and behavioral health programs for people facing poverty, hunger, homelessness, and addiction. Its operations include a community kitchen, emergency housing, and substance use disorder treatment. The organization employs 151 people.
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