Master Level Therapy Internship - Kearney Summer 2025

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Under general supervision provides residential care custody and supervision of youth located at a 24hour state facility; provides structured therapeutic activities and assists youth according to their individual treatment plan; maintains a secure safe and clean environment and implements safety protocols; performs related work as assigned.

This internship allows Masters level students to work at the full performance level providing direct care structured therapeutic activities and support services for youth in a residential setting. Interns will assist with therapeutic interventions contribute to treatment planning and gain valuable handson experience in a multidisciplinary environment.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to youth residents under licensed supervision.

• Assist with intake assessments clinical documentation and development of treatment plans.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case consultations.

• Support crisis intervention efforts as needed and learn traumainformed care practices.

• Engage with residents to foster resilience coping skills and positive behavioral change.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Masters degree program in Counseling Social Work Psychology or a closely related field at an accredited college or university.

• Completion of core coursework in counseling theories and techniques.

• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish rapport with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

• A commitment to traumainformed youthcentered approaches.

• Must successfully complete background checks.

What Youll Gain:

• Supervised clinical hours toward licensure requirements (LMHP LIMHP LCSW etc..

• Practical experience in residential youth treatment settings.

• Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration and best practices in adolescent rehabilitation.

• Opportunities to develop professional skills in assessment documentation and therapeutic intervention

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of: principles and practices of group and family systems theory; behavioral prevention and intervention techniques; adolescent growth and development; individual counseling theory and practice; adolescent sexuality; recreational theory and practice; first aid; basic sanitation and personal hygiene; basic counseling and crisis intervention techniques; behavioral prevention and intervention techniques.

Skill in: organizing and prioritizing ones own work; communicating to relay information to staff management industry professionals and family members/guardians; communicating with youth in a way that reinforces feelings of selfworth; listening to and understanding information received; providing learning experiences to enhance insight and growth of youth; being aware of others actions and reactions; persuading others to change their minds or behaviors; bringing others together to reconcile differences.

Ability to: learn and apply facility policies rules and regulations; learn and understand social and legal issues in child welfare; learn and apply security measures; intervene in crisis situations while maintaining the safety of youth and staff; perform housekeeping and maintenance duties in accordance with health standards; develop and maintain purposeful relationships with youth; plan organize and participate in a variety of recreational or vocational activities; observe assess and document adolescent behavior; work in a team setting to implement residential programs and develop and implement individual growth plans; lift push pull or bend to assist youth in meeting their needs and maintaining safety.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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