YOUTH VILLAGES SUMMER 2025 PAID INTERNSHIPS
Experience the kind of internship that will change lives... the lives of youth and your own! Youth Villages' commitment to helping youth and families find success spans more than 40 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
Every summer, we place more than 70 interns throughout our residential programs and group homes in both Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. The internship is a 10-week, full-time, paid position working alongside direct care, clinical and leadership staff. Interns have the opportunity for support and professional development through initial training and weekly consultation with campus leadership.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist youth with positive development and implementation of individual goals and objectives
- Attend planning and treatment team meetings
- Assist in resolving conflicts using Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques and role playing
- Plan and lead recreational activities
- Facilitate ongoing group evaluations throughout the day for planned activities and responsibilities
- Develop and lead life skills groups
- Assist with treatment planning and facilitate individual, group and family therapy alongside licensed clinical staff (master’s level only)
Applications for our 2025 Summer Internship Program are available now and offers are made on a rolling basis until all slots have been filled. The final deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.
Spots are limited so apply today!
About Youth Villages
Youth Villages is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems. Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 27 states and the District of Columbia. 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. For more information, go to youthvillages.org.
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