IHBT Therapist Internship, Columbus OH

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus, OH 43215Master’s of Social Work or Master’s of Clinical Counseling Internship Behavioral Health, IHBT Therapist Internship: Columbus, OH National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications on our IHBT internship for the Spring, 2027 in our Columbus region.

In this role, you will get hands on experience working with youth and families in our IHBT program, which is part of the Behavioral health Team. 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, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services. Regularly reviewing and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin. Providing safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served. 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 comparable Human Services Field. 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 require 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 individual, group, and family mental health services while coordinating care across medical, educational, and social service systems. They are responsible for maintaining documentation, conducting safety assessments, and participating in weekly supervision.

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. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate licensure (LSW, SWT, or CT) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Relationship buildingCommunity outreach

Counselor Career Context

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #18 of 27 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$73k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio423 active7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
National Youth Advocate Program#18 of 27 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hands-on experience
Clinical supervision
Professional development

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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