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Internships

Be the good in the world and become the next generation of mental health service providers.

***Application process for Fall 2026 has now ended***

Please inquire at internships@youtheastsideservices.org about other opportunities or later start dates for Winter 2027 before sending an application.

Internships are one of the many ways in which Youth Eastside Services (YES) is helping to nurture and develop the next generation of behavioral health service professionals. YES partners with local Graduate School programs to fill 10 to 15 clinical internship positions each year.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Be enrolled as a student in a Master’s-level Mental Health Counseling, Marriage/Couples and Family, Social Work (Advanced/Specialist), or similar Psychology program.
  • Be eligible and able to work in the Bellevue/Kirkland/Redmond (WA) areas
  • Be able to dedicate 16 to 24 hours per week to internship (would match Graduate school requirements)
  • Commit to the duration of the internship of 9 to 12 months (would match Graduate school requirements)
  • Have a desire and passion for helping youth and families in our community
  • Alignment with YES goals and values regarding trauma-informed approaches and anti-oppression lens

HOW TO APPLY

For Fall placements, the hiring process starts March 1st. This is our primary hiring cycle for Internships.

Please ask about other placement dates or practicum opportunities.

To apply, complete the following application materials:

Please submit completed application material via mail, email, or in person:

Intern Program Manager
P 425-586-2338
999 164th Ave. N.E. | Bellevue, WA | 98008

internships@youtheastsideservices.org

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WHY SAY YES TO YES

  • Youth Eastside Services has been serving children, youth, and families on the eastside for over 50 years. This means YES is well integrated and has a good reputation with doctors, teachers, and other service providers in the area.
  • We provide a unique opportunity to work with youth and families (ages 6-22) on the eastside with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs.
  • This rigorous setting prepares interns well for being ready to work in the behavioral health field.
  • Get training and experience with Electronic Health Records, as well as consistency and standards related to documentation.
  • Interns get hands-on experience, training, and supervision around evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, behavior/parenting, and trauma, and exposure to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, as well as other modalities such as expressive arts/play therapy and family therapy.
  • Interns will conceptualize and develop treatment plans based on Social Determinants of Health, collaborate with case management, coordinate with other professionals, and provide ongoing clinical services focused on Whole Person Care.
  • Interns get experience coordinating with our on-site psychiatric staff who support clients with assessment and medication management
  • Supervisors help interns focus on specific learning outcomes to target areas of growth and support while fostering your inherent strengths.
  • We provide at least 1 hour of face-to-face supervision every week as well as on-site group consult twice per month.
  • Interns work at the agency as well as in the local school setting. Students will learn to collaborate with school systems to observe and advocate for student needs.
  • We provide opportunities with groups such as DBT skills groups, BGLAD queer youth support groups, and Substance Use Recovery groups.
  • Students get course credits to qualify for graduation requirements.
  • Gain practice and adaptability with virtual and in-person services to help meet clients where they are at.
  • Students will learn Trauma-Informed Approach in working not only with clients and families but also how this lens applies to our entire agency at every level for peer and self-awareness, fostering an intentional community and sense of safety and belonging.
  • Interns can participate in YES Affinity Groups to further foster community and connection (current groups: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Anti-racism Work)
  • Networking with other peers and professionals that can lead to future employment and growth opportunities.
  • Ongoing learning and training opportunities!
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