Undergraduate & Masters Level Paid Internships

LUK offers a number of paid internships for undergraduate and master’s level students studying human services, psychology, or a related field, and who are ready to gain hands-on learning experience in a supportive environment. Interns are offered comprehensive training opportunities, including, but not limited to weekly one-hour supervision, agency and program orientation, and agency-wide trainings, and seminars. Interns earn certifications in: CPR/First Aid/AED, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) crisis intervention, and QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer) and safeTALK suicide prevention.  Placement opportunities are available across the agency, including clinical, case management, adventure-based/experiential learning, prevention/public health, administrative, and support services.

Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent services.
• Must be able to commit to 450+ hours of service over the course of a semester or year-long experience.
• Participate in the full program session (i.e., semester or year-long program).
• Provide quality services to all consumers.
• Attend and participate in required training opportunities.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision as well as staff meetings.

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s level program from a degree-granting institution majoring in psychology, human services, or a related degree program.
• Desire to impact the community with positive change.
• Committed to continuous learning.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Skills & Abilities:

• Eagerness to learn
• Attentiveness to training
• Desire to provide quality services
• Cultural responsiveness
• Strong communication skills
• Computer skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Reliable and safe transportation