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Clinical MSW Internship

1/29/2026

The intern will complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments, identify client strengths using CANS assessments, and use these results to drive evidence-based treatment plans specific to the client's diagnosis. Responsibilities also include documenting weekly sessions, completing required paperwork timely, and gaining experience in various settings like individual, group, and family counseling.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Across Idaho, our dedicated team helps vulnerable youth and families turn the pain and despair of childhood trauma into hope, healing, and resilience. As part of Idaho Youth Ranch, you’ll be on the front lines of change, providing services like residential care, emergency shelter, job readiness training, and outpatient therapies that help youth build brighter futures. Since 1953, we’ve been a lifeline for Idaho’s youth, fueled by the passion of our people, the support of generous community members, and our network of thrift stores. When you join Idaho Youth Ranch, you’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that’s making a tangible difference. Here, no child is ever turned away due to financial hardship. At Idaho Youth Ranch, you can expect: The opportunity to change lives every single day. A supportive, compassionate work environment that values your contributions. Competitive benefits, including affordable healthcare, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and student loan forgiveness. Join us in a career that’s about more than just a paycheck—it’s about changing lives for the better. Learn more about how you can be part of our mission at www.youthranch.org.
About the Role

Description

Who You Are: You are interested in gaining and applying clinical knowledge and expertise in treating trauma and trauma-related symptomology in youth, young adults, and families. You are interested in learning how to identify and use client strengths and needs to correlate with ethical and accurate diagnosis using the DSM-5. You are interested in treatment of mental health disorders using evidence based guidelines and best-practice interventions. You are interested in becoming a skilled therapist using the DSM-5 for accurate diagnosis and after graduation plan to seek employment in a clinical setting. You are a self-motivated lifelong learner. 


As an intern, you will enjoy a service opportunity where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are all treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency and above all, where Joy sustains us. 


 

What You Will Do: Clinical MSW Intern will:

  • Complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment for each client in service
  • Identify and use clients strengths and needs using a CANS assessment
  • Use the results of CANS assessments to drive treatment plan
  • Use evidence-based interventions specific to clients diagnosis
  • Document weekly sessions, complete required assessments and paperwork in timely fashion
  • Gain experience in various settings to apply to your professional growth (e.g., individual, group, family
  • counseling, case management)
  • Collaborate with other IYR staff and community partners to coordinate services for client and families
  • Attend weekly team meetings
  • Participate in trainings and supervision sessions


Clinical MSW Intern will need:

  • To be able to keep up with physical demands that, depending on the internship setting, would include recreational and community work situations
  • Be in their 2nd year or Advanced Standing in an accredited MSW program


What We Offer Back: Every intern contributes to the success of our mission. You can proudly tell your friends and

family that every hour you spend serving with us helps provide accessible services to Idaho’s youth who need it most.

You will also receive an awesome discount in our thrift stores, and serve in a caring and compassionate environment,

where we are better together.


Why Unite With Us: The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Volunteers

help move our mission forward. We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing and resilience. 


 

When:

  • Weekly (Monday – Sunday, schedule can be flexible)
  • 1-8 hr. shifts (after school sessions required, some weekends may be available)
  • 1-7x a week (Depends on practicum requirements)
  • Can accommodate Summer, Fall, or Spring internships


How: In order to be considered for this internship, you will need to: 

  • Be at least 21 years old 
  • Have a valid state issued driver’s license 
  • Submit application and resume 
  • Submit to a criminal background check and pre-service drug/alcohol screening 
  • Complete interview 
  • Comply with all Idaho Youth Ranch volunteer policies and procedure

*This will be a paid opportunity, via a stipend to be determined. 

Key Skills
Clinical Knowledge ApplicationTrauma TreatmentSymptomology IdentificationClient Strengths IdentificationEthical DiagnosisDSM-5 UtilizationEvidence-Based InterventionsDiagnostic AssessmentCANS AssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingCase ManagementCollaboration
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation
Benefits
Discount in thrift stores
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