Internships

Advocates offers internships for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful work experience in a nonprofit, human services organization. As an intern, you'll be fully integrated into our mission-driven work and benefit from mentorship, skill-building, and networking opportunities within our supportive and inclusive environment.

Whether you’re exploring a possible career path or preparing to take your career to the next level, Advocates internships equip you with the experience, knowledge, and connections to make a lasting difference in your life – and in the lives of others.

We offer undergraduate-level internships to students with a wide variety of majors including human services, psychology, social work, and more. Internships may be completed in areas including behavioral health, care management, child and family services, day habilitation, developmental disabilities, and administrative fields. Undergraduate level internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but typically run for the fall, spring, and/or summer semester.

We offer graduate-level internships to students completing advanced degrees in fields including counseling, psychology, and social work. Internships may be available in areas including Adult Family Care; child and family services; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; in-home therapy; outpatient services; outreach services; mobile crisis intervention; and residential services.

For clinical internships, supervisors are LICSWs or LMHCs. Students interested in fall placements must submit a resume and cover letter no later than March 1.

Please send your resume to [email protected] .

Please include the number of hours you will need to complete for your internship, your preferred internship location, and any supervision requirements.

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"During my internship, my supervisors gave me a great deal of autonomy and trust, while also providing a strong support system. It was the perfect balance, and I never felt like I had to make big decisions alone.

Being a deaf student in college and graduate school, I feared not finding an employer that could provide the level of access I needed on a daily basis, but my Advocates supervisors and the communication access team always go above and beyond to make sure I have whatever I need to succeed at work."

We're proud to be an award-winning employer, both locally and nationally.

Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in college or university programs.

Please email your resume to [email protected] . In your email, please include details about your desired placement (e.g., required placement hours, anticipated start and end dates, schedule and location preferences, etc.).

Internships typically begin in the summer and fall, though other internship opportunities may arise throughout the year. For clinical placements, we welcome applications from January 1through the end of February. For non-clinical internships, we welcome applications at any time.

We offer undergraduate and graduate-level internships in a variety of our programs, including behavioral health outpatient and urgent care, Child and Family Services, residential services, and care management.

While paid internships occasionally arise in our administrative departments, clinical internships are currently unpaid.

Work format varies by program, but most placements are in-person.

Absolutely! While employment isn’t guaranteed, many students who complete their internships with Advocates go on to join the organization in paid positions. Successful performance and alignment with our mission and values can open the door to future opportunities with us!

Please reach out to [email protected] , and a member of the recruitment team will respond to your questions.

"Supervising interns is a favorite part of my job with Advocates. The interns gain a wealth of experience toward their future careers, and they bring fresh insight and information that the field deeply needs. It's amazing to be able to train the up-and-coming mental health workforce this way."