State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE, Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.000

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022170 YRTC Therapy Internship - Masters Level (Summer 2026) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-30-2026

Job Description:

YRTC-Kearney is seeking passionate and motivated graduate-level students pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field to join our team as Therapy Interns. This internship provides hands-on experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment setting, offering an opportunity to develop critical skills in therapeutic assessment, intervention, and treatment planning.

The Nebraska Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) provides structured treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to youth in a secure residential setting. Our interdisciplinary teams are committed to helping youth develop the skills needed for positive change and successful reintegration.

Application Review: March 1st

Application Deadline: March 27th

Internship Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to youth residents under licensed supervision.
• Assist with intake assessments, clinical documentation, and development of treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case consultations.
• Support crisis intervention efforts as needed and learn trauma-informed care practices.
• Engage with residents to foster resilience, coping skills, and positive behavioral change.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Master's program in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
• Completion of core coursework in counseling theories and techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches.
• Must successfully complete background checks and required pre-service trainings.

What You’ll Gain:

• Supervised clinical hours toward licensure requirements (LMHP, LIMHP, LCSW, etc.).
• Practical experience in residential youth treatment settings.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration and best practices in adolescent rehabilitation.
• Opportunities to develop professional skills in assessment, documentation, and therapeutic intervention

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.