Internship Program

Internship Program

The internship program at Everstand provides students the opportunity to gain work experience, develop skills, make professional connections, strengthen their resumes, learn more about the field they are pursuing, and assess their interest and abilities. Many Everstand interns go on to secure employment at Everstand following completion of their degrees. To ask a general question about the internship program, please contact RRenaud@Everstand.org

Participating Programs

Everstand offers internships in the following programs:

• Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Maryland)
• Regional Navigator Program (Maryland)
• Residential Program (Maryland)
• Strawbridge School (Maryland)
• Wraparound Program (West Virginia)

NOTE: Everstand has locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, however only certain sites have internship slots open. You’ll have an opportunity to note which locations and programs you’re interested in on your application.

Fields of Study

• Case Management
• Child Welfare
• Counseling
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Finance
• Human Services
• Marketing
• Non-Profit Operations
• School-Based Therapy
• Social Work

Agency Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old. 
• Background check and drug screen required
• The responsibilities posted here are intended to be a summary.  A full and more detail information will be provided during the interview process and onboarding process. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What options does Everstand offer in terms of internship length? This varies by program and internship type. Most Everstand internships span one or two semesters.
2. What does onboarding and training look like for interns at Everstand? All Everstand interns complete a general Everstand onboarding process, and then program-specific trainings are assigned based on their internship assignment. Masters-level clinical interns are trained on clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions that are used in their assigned programs.
3. How will Everstand meet my academic program’s internship requirements? Through the intern candidate screening process, Everstand will ask for the internship requirements to ensure that those requirements can be met before the intern is accepted. Once accepted, the intern will be paired with an Everstand internship supervisor who will guide them through their internship experience at Everstand.
4. Can I complete an internship remotely? All Everstand internships require an in-person commitment. Some programs may offer limited remote hours.
5. Can Everstand employees complete internships for the programs in which they work? This varies by program and is determined collaboratively between the employee’s supervisor and their internship supervisor.
6. Can I become an Everstand employee after my internship? Yes, we encourage interns to apply for open positions and have many Everstand talent who were previously Everstand interns!

Everstand is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital or veterans status. Everstand is a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer by choice.