"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 (Counseling, Psychology, Therapy)
Boston University - Social Work
Castleton University - Social Work
Chamberlain University - Post Licensure Nursing Programs
Community College of Vermont - Field Experience Program

Goddard University Intern Affiliation Agreement - Psychology & Counseling
Louisiana State University (Field Study)
Norwich University Nursing Program
Purdue Global University - Nurse Practitioner
Sacred Heart University - Social Work
Saint Michael's College - Clinical Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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 - Nursing & Medical Students
University of Vermont - UVM College of Education and Social Services
Vermont State Colleges d/b/a Vermont State University - Nursing Programs
Vermont State University - MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program - Weekend format & MA Counseling
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.

Pending capacity of programs, Howard Center provides unique opportunities for school-based, community based, residential based and clinical based internships. Howard Center’s internship opportunities reflect the clientele we support. These internships will work with individuals with mental health needs, substance use, and developmental needs.

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

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.