Office-Based Mental Health Internship Newark, Zanesville or Mt Vernon, OH

Masters of Social Work or Masters of Clinical Counseling Internship

NYAP Office-Based Mental Health Internship: Newark Zanesville or Mt Vernon OH

National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for our Mental and Behavioral Health team for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 in our Columbus region. Working with the Mental and Behavioral Health team you will get hands on experience working with youth and families in an office-based setting. You will also rotate through various 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 Masters level Clinical Counseling program required.

Applications will be accepted through 2/23/2026

Your Internship Experience may include:

• Providing appropriate individual group and family mental health services case management transportation and other professional services.
• Traveling ifneeded to provide community-based services toyouth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Assisting in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youths primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youths case plan.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Enrolled in an accredited institution for a Masters Degree in Social Work or Masters 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 drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.