Temporary Youth Mental Health and Well Intern

Temporary Youth Mental Health and Well Being Intern

The purpose of this internship is to increase awareness and access to mental health and healthy relationship resources among youth aged 8 to 14 who attend Millstone camp, as well as among camp staff and counselors. The intern will work with a faculty member at the NCSU Department of Agricultural Human Sciences to design a week-long program involving brief group interactions with campers addressing mental health and healthy relationships.

In addition, the intern will support youth who are in behavioral distress or require mental health assistance, facilitate pairs or groups of youth experiencing interpersonal conflict, and partner with the camp program director to build staff capacity for recognizing and supporting low‑intensity mental health needs of campers. The internship begins on May 15th and includes 4 weeks of off‑camp preparation (remote/hybrid), 6 weeks of on‑camp work with staff and campers, and 2 weeks devoted to reviewing program evaluation data and preparing a brief program report.

During on‑camp weeks, the intern will be expected to respond after hours to youth as needs arise.

Those in clinical mental health graduate programs may continue to work with their clinical supervisors to receive supervision for individual and relational client hours through this internship. The team will collaborate with the intern’s training program to ensure credit where possible, and there is an opportunity to return for a second summer.

• Design and deliver a week‑long mental health and healthy relationships program for youth 8-14.
• Provide individual and group mental health support to youth in distress or with interpersonal conflict.
• Collaborate with camp program director and staff to build capacity for low‑intensity mental health needs.
• Assist in program evaluation, data review, and presentation of findings.
• Respond to on‑camp youth needs after hours during active camp weeks.

Off‑camp weeks (4 weeks): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible).
On‑camp weeks (6 weeks): daytime and after‑hours response as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required; current enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program in a clinical mental health program.
• Basic clinical counseling/therapy skills for administering mental‑health first aid, conflict resolution, and addressing relationship health, dating, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
• Foundational knowledge of brief mental‑health education and relationship education programs.
• Ability to gather and consolidate research to support program planning for adolescent mental and relationship health.
• Eligibility for licensure or working toward accruing clinical hours for licensure certification.

Stipend: $5,000. Travel stipend: $900. Room and board provided during stay at Millstone Camp.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 919‑513‑0574.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.