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Looking for an Internship?

Haven House offers non-paid internships for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students across several programs serving our local youth and families. Internships are available during spring, summer, and fall semesters as noted in each description.

Social Work Internship Programs:

Wrenn House

The Triangle’s only 24/7 emergency shelter and crisis shelter for youth ages 10–17 

Eligible Programs: BSW, MSW

Internship Terms:

  • Spring (January–April/May) 
  • Summer (May–August) 
  • Fall (August–November/December) 

What Interns Do: 

  • Directly support youth in crisis
  • Assist with intake processes and incoming phone calls 
  • Work alongside shelter staff and clinicians in residential setting

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Intensive family-based therapy program with evidence based treatment with efforts of strengthening the family unit.  

Eligible Program: MSW

Internship Terms: 

  • Summer (May–August) 
  • Fall (August–December) 
  • Spring (January–May) 

What Interns Do: 

  • Observe and assist with family-based interventions 
  • Learn evidence-based therapy approaches 
  • Support therapists working with high-risk youth 

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Community support and resource coordination 

Eligible Program: BSW 

Internship Terms: 

  • Summer (May–August) 
  • Fall (August–December) 
  • Spring (January–May) 

What Interns Do: 

  • Connect families with community resources 
  • Assist with outreach and client support 
  • Learn about systemic barriers affecting youth and families

Juvenile Assessment Team (JAT)

Assessment and support services for youth in the juvenile justice system 

Eligible Program: BSW 

What Interns Do: 

  • Observe assessment processes 
  • Assist with documentation and case coordination 
  • Learn about diversion and intervention strategies

Second Round (SR) / Restitution and Community Service (RCS)

After-school fitness and mentoring program

Eligible Programs: BSW

What Interns Do:

  • Support youth mentorship activities
  • Assist with program coordination
  • Engage with youth in structured recreation

Administrative Internship Opportunities:

  • Accounting
  • Masters in Public Policy (MPP)
  • Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
  • Marketing & Communications
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