Internship/Externship Opportunities

Inspiring. Rewarding. Part of a Team.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like being an intern at Youth Consultation Service (YCS).

Each day YCS provides services to thousands of New Jersey families who have children with special needs, by offering individualized educational, mental health and/or behavioral health programming. Some of the children in our group homes are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, while others experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Many youth and families participate in intensive in-home and community support that enables them to stay together. Some children receive intensive individualized instruction and behavioral support in our school and learning center. 

In all these programs, interns are fully integrated into the daily activities and are an integral component of the treatment and services we offer to our youth and families.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the intern are dependent on the degree/certification that the student is pursuing.  Sample degrees/certifications include Bachelor of Social Work, Master’s in Clinical Counseling, and Doctorate in Psychology, as well as certifications in Speech, Informational Technology, Finance, and Behavior Analysis.  In these various academic endeavors, the intern may be involved in, but not limited to, providing counseling or speech therapy, implementing behavior analysis or treatment plans, collecting and analyzing financial data or developing and delivering training.  The opportunities are endless.

The Agency will consider interns who are working toward obtaining most degrees, certifications, and subject areas. 

Requirements:

The education, experience and licensing requirements of the intern are dependent on the degree/certification that the student is pursuing.  At a minimum, the intern must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years or older.

Location of Placement:

Interns are placed in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to: residential, school, community-based, outpatient, and administrative offices. Program placement are determined based on the student's location, educational requirements, experience, and interests.   

Schedule:

Intern schedules are flexible, and will be based on the school’s requirements, along with the needs of the internship site and student. 

Supervision:

Interns work under close supervision of qualified on-site and off-site professionals.  Supervisors will observe and provide feedback to the interns, help them apply their academic training to the real world, and offer them opportunities to practice their skills.