Behavioral Health, School Based Internship. Dayton or Springfield

Master's of Social Work or Master's of Clinical Counseling Internship


Behavioral Health, School Based Internship, Dayton or Springfield, Ohio

National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for our STAR (School Based) team in our Newark region. Working with the STAR team, you will gain hands-on experience working with youth in schools and in the community. You will also have the opportunity to observe other therapeutic areas throughout the agency to gain insight to the communities and clients we serve. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners.

Enrollment in a Master level Social Work or Master's level clinical Counseling program required.

Your Internship Experience may include:

• Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Traveling as needed, to provide community-based services to youth and families
• May provide, as needed, office -based therapy to clients served.
• Completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completing all required training in a timely manner.
• Coordinating and monitoring services for the youth and family in the community for mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Enrolled in an accredited institution for a Master's Degree in Social Work or Master's in Clinical Counseling
  • An internship or field placement is a requirement by the institution.
  • Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit toward their pursued degree.
• LSW, SWT or CT licensure required
• You must be 21 years of age on the first day of your internship
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Apply today!

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.