For students, there’s no better learning lab than the real world. That’s why each year more than 250 undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. nationwide students complete their social work/mental health internships or practicums at KVC. These students, who learn about and help deliver KVC services like in-home family therapy, youth substance abuse treatment and psychiatric treatment in a hospital setting, are working in a unique space where government, nonprofit agency providers and higher education intersect. Few other organizations offer students this diverse experience.

What an Internship/Practicum Offers

• An exclusive opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals at KVC
• An opportunity to apply many of the techniques learned in the classroom to real situations under the supervision of a KVC professional
• Time to develop skills in case management, client engagement, crisis intervention or individual and group therapy

“The atmosphere at KVC is uplifting and upbeat. When I walk into work, I’m met with smiles and can hear laughter down the hall because people love what they do and it shows. I can always count on my coworkers to be there for me no matter what kind of day I’ve had” – Ashley Hein, Foster Care Specialist

Areas of Interest

• Therapeutic services – Provide in-home therapy, outpatient therapy or aftercare services to families and youth with behavioral health needs
• Inpatient Residential Treatment – Play supportive roles to children and teens undergoing acute psychiatric hospitalization
• Case Management – Support a child’s safe reunification with his or her family
• Adoption – Work with children who are currently seeking a forever family
• Kinship Care – Support a relative placement by sharing the skills and resources needed to be a successful caregiver
• Independent Living Services – Work with young adults as they transition into adulthood
• Foster Family Care – Share resources and support  to family foster homes

Qualifications for Students to Be Considered

• Passion for making a difference in the life of children and families
• Complete orientation and training requirements
• Maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Provide own transportation to appointments if necessary
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling and attend appointments after normal business hours, including evenings and weekends

Must Be Pursuing a Degree in:

• Bachelors in Social Work
• Masters in Counseling
• Masters in Marriage/Family Therapy
• Masters in Psychology
• Masters in Social Work
• Or a degree that qualifies for licensure in the Behavioral Science Regulatory Board

Locations

• Chanute, KS
• Hays, KS
• Hiawatha, KS
• Independence, KS
• Kansas City, KS
• Lawrence, KS
• Leavenworth, KS
• Olathe, KS
• Ottawa, KS
• Parsons, KS
• Pittsburg, KS
• Topeka, KS
• Wichita, KS

How to Apply!

For KVC Kansas, please email our Training Team at training@kvc.org.

For Camber Children’s Mental Health, our network of children’s mental health hospitals and residential treatment centers, please email Rachael Guenther at rguenther@cambermh.org.