Summer 2026 - Counseling Internship, Graduate - Jackson, MS
Canopy Children's Solutions
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Quick overview
Interns will assist in delivering mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy, and substance abuse treatment based on placement. Responsibilities also involve gaining first-hand clinical intervention experience, participating in various assessments and plans, and completing necessary case documentation.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be current students enrolled in a graduate program for Social Work, Counseling, or a related field at an accredited institution. Candidates need excellent presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and must commit to a mandatory 40-hour orientation and at least a 100-hour commitment.
Job description
- Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
- The voice of our children and families always comes first
- Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
- We take great joy in service to others
- Our families and our communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.
Position Overview
- Assisting in the delivery of mental health services such as individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment and more, depending on the internship placement.
- As an intern, you will gain first-hand, targeted clinical interventions based on the client's specific needs, and will experience various assessments and plans, in addition to case documentation.
- Student’s must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with diverse needs. Students must be able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team.
- This opportunity is unpaid and for academic credit only.
Internship Program Requirements
- All interns are required to attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
- Business Casual or Clinical Attire
- Established contract with academic institution.
- Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
- Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Current students enrolled in a graduate program in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
- Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
