Internship - Graduate Level

"We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors and community members."

-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change lives:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE READ:

HOWARD CENTER DOES NOT GRANT SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, PRACTICUMS, OR FIELD PLACEMENTS. *Exceptions are made for students that are already granted an internship, and their durations fall within summer months.

Below is a list of colleges and universities Howard Center has an active agreement with. If you do not see your school/program listed, we are unfortunately unable to consider your application at this time due to limited supervisor capacity. If you have further questions, please email integratedrecruitment@howardcenter.org or the HR Help Desk at hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org. Thank you!

Antioch University New England
Castleton University - Social Work
CCV Field Experience Program
Columbia University - Social Services
Goddard University - Psychology and Counseling Program
Husson University - Nurse Practitioner
Louisiana State University

Vermont State University - MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program - Weekend format
Vermont Statue University - MA Counseling

Norwich University Nursing Program
Purdue Global University - Nursing Program
Sacred Heart University - Social Work
Saint Michael's College - Clinical Psychology
Simmons University - Social Work
Smith College - Social Work
University of Kentucky - Social Work

University of Nevada, Reno - Psychiatric Nursing Program
University of New England - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
University of Vermont - UVM College of Psychology
University of Vermont - UVM College of Education and Social Services
Vermont Technical College - Department of Nursing
Vermont State University Nursing Program
Walden University
Westfield State University - Physician Assistant
Winthrop University - Social Work

Internship

Howard Center is proud to offer Internships for students in mental health and developmental fields. Interns are paired with supervisors based on the fit of the student's program needs as well as the type or services the supervisor provides clients. The responsibilities of interns at the Howard Center vary across the agency's client services programs and are designed to provide students seeking to fulfill program/degree requirements with instruction and experience in human services. At this time, Howard Center has very limited capacity to support interns, but we still encourage you to apply if your school/program is listed above.

Currently, we're offering Internships to students seeking to fulfill their institution/program's requirements. Please be sure to include a brief overview of your specific requirements in your cover letter.

Responsibilities:

Depending on program, education level and institution requirements, opportunities could be the following:

  • Provide supportive counseling and/or therapy to clients in individual, group, school, or community settings
  • Participate in clinical documentation/record keeping
  • Provide assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, crisis intervention and stabilization
  • Implement academic, behavioral and social programming that addresses the unique needs of clients
  • Participate in treatment teams, referrals, and follow up care
  • Shadow Howard Center employees providing services
  • Special projects as needed

Requirements:

Program requirements are defined by the educational contract with the school that has oversight of the internship. The contract will outline specific goals and objectives for the duration of the internship. Requirements to be outlined include the following:

  • Internship Duration
  • Supervision
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Driving

Benefits for Interns:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
  • Retirement through 401(k) - (interns do not have earnings, but time spent in an internship counts towards service for employer contributions if you were to be hired.)
  • Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
  • Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.