Community Based Behavioral Health Internship

Job Description

NYAP – Community Based Behavioral Health Internship: Warren, OH

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is actively seeking compassionate and dedicated Master’s level students for our Behavioral Health team. We are accepting internship applications for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms in our Warren, OH region.

This hands-on, community-based internship offers invaluable experience working directly with youth and families. Interns will primarily see clients in the community and will also have the opportunity to rotate through various other therapeutic areas within the agency, gaining comprehensive insight into the communities and clients we serve. This position involves close collaboration with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners.

Application Deadline: February 23, 2026

Your Internship Experience May Include:

• Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
• Traveling as needed to provide community-based services to youth and families, ensuring 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, encompassing mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviewing and modifying youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Assisting in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Actively participating in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited institution for a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s in Clinical Counseling.
  • An internship or field placement must be a requirement by your institution for credit toward your pursued degree.
• Licensure:
  • LSW, SWT, or CT licensure required.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years of age on the first day of your internship.
  • Experience working in direct service with youth and families is strongly preferred.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.
  • Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
  • Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
  • Proficient use of technology, including desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and software such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.