The Mental Health & Resilience Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students pursuing a mental health degree the opportunity to learn about equine-assisted Mental Health & Resilience services. Interns will learn how a nonprofit organization functions, how clinical services are developed and measured, will be provided the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary team, and much more!

NCEFT is interested in providing learning opportunities to underserved communities. This internship seeks to expose and train individuals who may not have the opportunity to learn in such a unique environment to help prepare them for future roles in the Mental Health field.

Interns are exposed to a diverse range of clients from a variety of backgrounds, such as veterans, first responders, children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health challenges. Interns are trained to help facilitate services and to understand equine-assisted interventions. Interns work closely with the Mental Health & Resilience Team to assist in both the office and in Workshops. 

NCEFT offers services to all who qualify regardless of socioeconomic status. The ability to provide services to underserved populations is an important part of the fabric of NCEFT.

Program Requirements

• All applicants must be a current Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited College or University.
• All applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the field of Mental Health.
• All applicants must have the ability to work at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks. 
• All applicants must provide a current resume.
• All applicants must be able to provide at least 2 references.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Equine experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Answering phone calls/emails/inquiries about services with basic program information. 
• Sending out program paperwork and reviewing it for completion.
• Learning about the program intake process and how clients are screened.
• Assisting with workshops and summer camps.
• Weekly supervision and discussion on articles in the field of Mental Health and Equine-Assisted Therapy.
• Help with outreach to local communities and sharing about services.
• Work with the Executive Director to learn about nonprofit work and assist with projects.