Fall 2026 - Master's Level Paid Internship

About the role#

Youth Villages offers a paid internship program for students pursuing a Master's degree in social services. This position provides hands-on experience in mental and behavioral health, with placements determined based on academic requirements and individual experience. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the needs of the youth and families served.

What you'll do#

• Shadow counselors during home- and community-based family sessions.
• Carry a reduced caseload and implement clinical interventions.
• Facilitate individual, group, or family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Attend weekly meetings for individual, team, and clinical consultation to support professional development.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Provide transportation to various locations as needed.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in a social services discipline, such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, marriage and family therapy, or drug and alcohol education.
• A current, valid driver’s license.
• A personal automobile for work purposes and proof of auto insurance.

Location & details#

• Location: Morristown, Tennessee.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship.