Behavioral Health, School Based Internship: Lancaster, OH
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Location
Lancaster, Ohio
Quick overview
Interns will gain hands-on experience working with youth in schools and will rotate through various therapeutic areas within the agency to understand the communities and clients served. Responsibilities may include working with outpatient mental health clients, case management, learning diagnostics, and interacting with caregivers and school staff.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work Program at an accredited College or University, and an internship/field placement must be required by their institution. Candidates must also be 21 years old by the start date and possess reliable personal transportation with a good driving record and minimum required automobile insurance.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Lancaster, OH 43130Bachelor of
- Social
- Work
- Internship
- Behavioral
- Health,
- School
- Based
- Internship: Lancaster, OH National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for the Summer, 2026 and Fall, 2026 to our STAR (School Based) team for our Columbus region. In this role you will get hands on experience working with youth in schools. You will also have the opportunity to observe 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. This opportunity is for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work Program in an accredited
- College or
- University
- Your
- Internship
- Experience may include: Working with outpatient mental health clients in the community, office, or school setting Working in case management Learning diagnostics assessments and treatment plans Assessing and engages with youth Observing interventions for youth Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff and other mental health professionals Learning documentation and paperwork. Traveling daily, to provide services to youth and families
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work Program from an accredited College or University 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 degre 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 driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply today! www.nyap.org/employment QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans