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Youth Villages is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, bringing help and hope to tens of thousands of children, families and young people across the United States every year. Founded in 1986, the organization’s 3,600-plus employees help more than 36,000 children annually in 23 states and D.C. For more than 30 years, we have worked to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success.  

Since 1994, our organization has tracked every child who completes a program and has recorded consistently high success rates. In 2018, 86% of the children are still living successfully at home with their families 12 months after completing their program. 

Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations. 

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Youth Villages

You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a social service field to qualify for this paid internship.

You will shadow counselors, observe community meetings, learn clinical documentation, participate in treatment meetings, and receive supervision in a mental health agency.

Healthcare

Education & Teaching

Lexington

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
Company Overview</b></div><div>
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
</div>Responsibilities:
<div>
Experience the kind of internship that will change lives... the lives of troubled youth, their families, and your own. Youth Villages' commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including:</div><ul><li>
Home-Based Counseling (Intercept)</li><li>
LifeSet Transitional Living Services</li></ul><div>
Intern placement with a specific program within each office is determined during the interview process and depends on the current availability, the student's experience and education level, and the academic requirements of the program.</div><ul><li>
At the Bachelors's level, students will have the opportunity to:</li><li>
Shadow counselors</li><li>
Observe program representatives in community meetings</li><li>
Learn clinical documentation and electronic medical records systems</li><li>
Participate in treatment team and consultation meetings as well as receive individual supervision.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Our programs use treatment models that have been proven effective including:</div><ul><li>
Multisystemic Therapy</li><li>
Multidimensional Foster Care</li><li>
Re-ED</li><li>
Family Treatment Model</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Our approach has proven successful nationwide. Today, more than 4,500 counselors, teachers, and skilled support staff provide Youth Villages' services throughout 27 states, serving 43,000 kids annually. If you are looking for the right place to gain experience from a leading mental health agency, this might be the place for you.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
This will be a paid internship opportunity!</b></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Requirements:</b><br>
Must be pursuing a bachelors's degree in the Social Service field.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.</i></div></div><div></div>

Overview:

Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Responsibilities:

Experience the kind of internship that will change lives... the lives of troubled youth, their families, and your own. Youth Villages' commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including:
Home-Based Counseling (Intercept)
LifeSet Transitional Living Services
Intern placement with a specific program within each office is determined during the interview process and depends on the current availability, the student's experience and education level, and the academic requirements of the program.
At the Bachelors's level, students will have the opportunity to:
Shadow counselors
Observe program representatives in community meetings
Learn clinical documentation and electronic medical records systems
Participate in treatment team and consultation meetings as well as receive individual supervision.
Our programs use treatment models that have been proven effective including:
Multisystemic Therapy
Multidimensional Foster Care
Re-ED
Family Treatment Model
Our approach has proven successful nationwide. Today, more than 4,500 counselors, teachers, and skilled support staff provide Youth Villages' services throughout 27 states, serving 43,000 kids annually. If you are looking for the right place to gain experience from a leading mental health agency, this might be the place for you.
This will be a paid internship opportunity!
Qualifications:

Requirements:
Must be pursuing a bachelors's degree in the Social Service field.
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Fall 2025 - Bachelors Level Paid Internship - Youth Villages

Fall 2025 - Bachelors Level Paid Internship

You must be pursuing a Master's degree in the Social Service field.

You will shadow counselors, assist with clinical assessments, manage a reduced caseload, and engage in therapy while participating in treatment meetings and receiving supervision.

Owensboro

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
Company Overview</b></div><div>
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
</div>Responsibilities:
<div>
Experience the kind of internship that will change lives... the lives of troubled youth, their families, and your own. Youth Villages' commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including:</div><ul><li>
Home-Based Counseling (Intercept)</li><li>
LifeSet Transitional Living Services</li></ul><div>
Intern placement with a specific program within each office is determined during the interview process and depends on the current availability, the student's experience and education level, and the academic requirements of the program.</div><ul><li>
At the Master's level, graduate students will have the opportunity to:</li><li>
Shadow counselors</li><li>
Assist with clinical assessments and documentation</li><li>
Learn clinical documentation and electronic medical records systems</li><li>
Carry a reduced caseload, implementing family, individual or group therapy</li><li>
Participate in treatment team and consultation meetings as well as receive individual supervision.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Our programs use treatment models that have been proven effective including:</div><ul><li>
Multisystemic Therapy</li><li>
Multidimensional Foster Care</li><li>
Re-ED</li><li>
Family Treatment Model</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Our approach has proven successful nationwide. Today, more than 4,500 counselors, teachers, and skilled support staff provide Youth Villages' services throughout 27 states, serving 43,000 kids annually. If you are looking for the right place to gain experience from a leading mental health agency, this might be the place for you.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
This will be a paid internship opportunity!</b></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Requirements:</b><br>
Must be pursuing a Master's degree in the Social Service field.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.</i></div></div><div></div>

Overview:

Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Responsibilities:

Experience the kind of internship that will change lives... the lives of troubled youth, their families, and your own. Youth Villages' commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including:
Home-Based Counseling (Intercept)
LifeSet Transitional Living Services
Intern placement with a specific program within each office is determined during the interview process and depends on the current availability, the student's experience and education level, and the academic requirements of the program.
At the Master's level, graduate students will have the opportunity to:
Shadow counselors
Assist with clinical assessments and documentation
Learn clinical documentation and electronic medical records systems
Carry a reduced caseload, implementing family, individual or group therapy
Participate in treatment team and consultation meetings as well as receive individual supervision.
Our programs use treatment models that have been proven effective including:
Multisystemic Therapy
Multidimensional Foster Care
Re-ED
Family Treatment Model
Our approach has proven successful nationwide. Today, more than 4,500 counselors, teachers, and skilled support staff provide Youth Villages' services throughout 27 states, serving 43,000 kids annually. If you are looking for the right place to gain experience from a leading mental health agency, this might be the place for you.
This will be a paid internship opportunity!
Qualifications:

Requirements:
Must be pursuing a Master's degree in the Social Service field.
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Fall 2025 - Masters Level Paid Internship - Youth Villages

Fall 2025 - Masters Level Paid Internship

You will shadow counselors, assist with assessments, learn clinical documentation, manage a reduced caseload, and engage in treatment meetings while receiving supervision.

You must be pursuing a Master’s degree in the Social Service field to qualify for this paid internship opportunity.

You will shadow counselors, assist with assessments, learn documentation systems, manage a reduced caseload, and participate in treatment team meetings while receiving supervision.

Greensboro

You will shadow counselors, assist with assessments, learn documentation systems, manage a reduced caseload, and participate in treatment meetings while receiving individual supervision.

Youth Villages

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