Clinical Internship Program

Kenneth Young Center
Clinical Internship Program

Mental Health Intern

Kenneth Young Center offers several different clinical opportunities and is now accepting applications for Spring 2026 (Jan2026-May 2026), and Summer 2026 (May 2026-August / September We are proud to offer a scholarship to our student interns. We are seeking interns for the following programs: Adult Outpatient, Child & Adolescent Outpatient, SASS/Mobile Crisis Response, Behavioral Health Recovery. Only one application is needed to be considered for all programs. Each program requires a minimum of twenty hours per week. Please contact your school's field coordinators or directors to see if Kenneth Young Center's internship fits with your program's requirements. You can also contact us directly at: with any questions.

Job Scope: Join a diverse team of counselors and social workers providing mental health services in a collaborative and welcoming community outpatient setting. Engage clients in therapeutic and case management services aimed at increasing supporting clients in creating a life worth living, stabilizing and improving mental health symptoms, and functioning independently in the community. Behavioral Health Interns are required to intern a minimum of twenty hours per week; however, school programs may vary with this requirement.

Internship Description:

• Interns will be placed within a mental health program serving adults. Activities are geared towards Master's level, 1st year or practicum.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Outreach to adults recently discharged from hospital or emergency room to support their transition-home needs (psychiatric and medical), build rapport, provide support, connect to resources, and engage in care.
• Completing intake sessions with new clients.
• Observing initial mental health assessments and participate in re-assessments.
• Completing documentation regarding service activities and client contacts.
• Meeting with clients in community settings or supported housing environments.

Skill Development:

• Client engagement and outreach
• Learning to build rapport
• Active listening and supportive counseling
• Exposure to inpatient and outpatient services
• gain familiarity with client population of adults with mental health and co-morbid conditions
• Exposure to variety of settings for counselors and social workers
• Learn to coordinate and work with multi-disciplinary team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related discipline required.
• Must be in an accredited graduate program and in a Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling program, or closely related discipline
• Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Schedule

• Schedule will vary depending on program needs and interns' schedules, with two days being prime time (evenings and/or evening and a Saturday)
• Must intern a minimum of 20 hours per week, however, some school programs might have a higher requirement

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer