Masters Level Treatment Intern (56171)

YSS is seeking a Masters Level Therapy Intern to join our team in Ames Cambridge Boone Des Moines Mason City or Webster City.

Work alongside licensed therapists gain hands-on clinical experience and apply your classroom learning in a supportive trauma-informed environment. Through quality supervision meaningful client interactions and collaboration with experienced professionals youll build the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in behavioral healthall while making a lasting difference in the lives of youth adults and families.

Learning Outcomes -By the end of this internship you will:

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Gain experience providing trauma-informed therapy to children adolescents adults and families under clinical supervision.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet diverse client needs.
• Strengthen clinical interviewing case conceptualization and treatment planning skills.
• Develop confidence in crisis intervention safety planning and ethical decision-making.
• Learn to document services accurately using an electronic health record.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while gaining insight into community behavioral health services.
• Build a strong foundation for a career in counseling social work marriage and family therapy or related behavioral health professions.

Job Duties -Responsibilities for this internship include:

• Observe and provide individual family and group therapy under clinical supervision.
• Complete clinical assessments treatment plans progress notes and other required documentation.
• Utilize trauma-informed strengths-based and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
• Collaborate with therapists case managers psychiatrists schools families and other community partners.
• Participate in clinical supervision case consultation treatment team meetings and agency trainings.
• Learn and utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
• Complete orientation and all required agency trainings.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor for guidance coaching and professional development.
• Assistwith office administration including filing and data entry.

Who You Are

Youre ready to take your clinical skills beyond the classroom and into practice. Youre compassionate curious and eager to learn from experienced clinicians while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children adolescents adults and families. You value collaboration welcome feedback communicate professionally and are committed to providing ethical culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Schedule / Time Commitment

• Schedule is flexible to meet internship and academic requirements. Interns are responsible for coordinating required practicum or internship hours with their educational program.
• Availability may include daytime evening or limited weekend hours depending on program needs and clinical placement.

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.

Required Qualifications - MUST HAVES:

• Masters degree in Psychology or a related field or currently pursuing a Masters degree.

Preferred Qualifications- SHOULD HAVES:

• Experience building relationships with youth and families.
• Passion for learning and growing as a helping professional.
• Strong communication observation and active listening skills.
• Ability to connect with diverse populations through compassion patience and empathy.
• Collaborative team approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated organized and able to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of challenges facing youth and families.
• Commitment to confidentiality professionalism and healthy boundaries.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office electronic records and data systems.
• Creative approach to engaging youth and building trust.

TheIDEALCandidate

• Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
• Brings humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
• Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

We Celebrate Your Story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

Who We Are...

Were YSSone of Iowas largest and longest-standing nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission is simple but powerful: spark hope create opportunity and help young people thrive.

• From life-changing programs to a new 50-acre recovery campus were expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more at .
• We value the unique backgrounds identities and experiences each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were committed to building a respectful inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.
• YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Stay Connected...

We communicate with applicants viaemail- straight from our Paycom system address: .Please check your inbox regularly (and your spam/junk folder just in case).If the message does end up in spam/junk make sure to add to your list of safe may also send you texts if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions Reach us anytime at

Our Hiring Process - Heres What to Expect...

• Apply Submit your application at We review your skills and experience
• Interview Phone video or in-person conversation
• References Well connect with 3 professional references
• Screening Background check driving record check and license verification if required
• Offer If its a match youll receive a formal offer through Paycom