Year-long Master’s Social Work Internship: Hands-on Therapy

Suncoast Center, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; Full time

Job description

Internship Overview

Suncoast Center has provided community mental health services since 1944, offering emotional wellness, trauma services, and child advocacy to individuals and families.

We are offering an unpaid internship for a master's level social services clinical student, with only one opening available for the remaining 2026 year at our Central Ave location.

Internship Details

Internship will include hands‑on experience working under the direction of licensed therapists over a two‑semester period.

Dates of internship: June 2026 – a one‑year commitment is required.

Hours: A minimum of 20 hours per week over 3‑5 days per week, between 8 am‑7 pm Monday‑Thursday and 8 am‑5 pm Friday.

Requirements Prior to Starting

• Background screenings (drug screening within 24 hours of acceptance, local/Level II Federal, MVR, and employment verifications)
• Copy of current transcripts with acceptable GPA level
• Signed agreement with college
• Intern program guidelines from college for student
• Copy of all signed documents between school/student and Suncoast Center
• Schedule for onsite internship days/hours meeting 20 hours per week for the year

Compliance & Safety

Drug screening, background check, and DCF fingerprinting will be required. The cost will be paid by Suncoast Center.

To remain in compliance with Florida Statute 409.91256 and the TEACH program, we encourage interns to complete a survey of their experience with Suncoast Center.

Suncoast Center is a fragrance‑free environment and a drug‑free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (0 cost for teledoc appointments)
• EAP support
• Company‑paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability
• Option to secure additional life/AD&D and short‑term disability
• Paid time off + 10 company‑paid holidays
• Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings
• 403(b) with up to 5% company match
• Monthly social committee events

All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse implemented under House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/