Community-Based Behavioral Health Internship: Tallmadge, OH

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Job Description

  • Level: Entry
  • Job Location: Tallmadge, OH 44278
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 15%Job
  • Shift: First
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Master’s of Social Work or Master’s of Clinical Counseling Internship Community Based Behavioral Health Internship: Tallmadge, OH National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for our Behavioral Health team for the Spring of 2027 and Summer 2027 in our Tallmadge, OH region.

Working with the community-based team, you will get hands on experience interacting with youth and families both in the community and in the office You will also have the opportunity to observe other therapeutic areas throughout the agency to gain insight to the communities and clients we serve.

This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners. Enrollment in a Master level Social Work or Master’s level Clinical Counseling program required.

Your Internship Experience may include: Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.

Traveling as needed, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Completing all required documentation in a timely manner. Completing all required training in a timely manner.

Coordinating and monitoring services for the youth and family in the community, for mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services. Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

Assisting in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. Enrolled in an accredited institution for a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s in Clinical Counseling An internship or field placement is a requirement by the institution.

Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit toward their pursued degree. LSW, SWT or CT licensure required You must be 21 years of age on the first day of your internship Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Driving and Vehicle

Requirements

Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply today! nyap.org Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will provide community-based mental health services, including case management and family support, while observing various therapeutic areas. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating services for youth and families to ensure progress toward treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's level Social Work or Clinical Counseling program and hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the required state licensure (LSW, SWT, or CT).

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCommunicationTime managementProfessionalismData entry

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $60k (middle half $58k–$66k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Ohio47 active748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings810 in the last 30 days485 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−14.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community-Based Behavioral Health Internship: Tallmadge, OH at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Tallmadge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Median resident rent
$1,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.