Seneca’s mission is to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. We are driven by the fundamental belief that children and families do not themselves fail, but rather are failed by systems unable to meet their complex needs. Guided by our core agency values of love and compassion, hope and courage, respect, curiosity, joy, equity and justice Seneca refuses to fail the young people and families we serve. We offer each child and family a profound promise: you will be supported every step of your journey, no matter what challenges you face along the way.

Washington-Based Internships:

*Outpatient Mental Health - serving youth ages 5-18 with Medicaid and their families in South King County; Caseload of 8-12 clients, seen in clinic and at schools, potential for group work
*School-Based - A Charter High School in Seattle, A Charter 6-12th grade school in Seattle, Public elementary schools in the Highline School district, Public elementary school and a K-8 in Seattle Public Schools; Caseload of 5-12 clients, open clients, drop-in counseling/support, potential for group work
*Wraparound With Intensive Services (WISe) - Medicaid 0-21 y/o in South King County & Pierce County; Caseload of 2-3 clients, seen in clinic, schools & community, collaborate with wrap team
*Juvenile Justice Assessment Team (JJAT) – Youth 12-18 y/o involved in some capacity with King County probation, court or truancy; Conducting and writing up full assessments for youth referred by probation, court, schools & other community referrals; Must have strong writing skills & taken a class on assessment and diagnosing
*START (Short Term Stabilization) – Children & youth 0-18 y/o in crisis stabilization in Pierce County; Caseload 2-3, short term stabilization of 7-10 weeks; must be comfortable with crisis work
*Boys & Girls Club of King County (BGCKC) – Children & youth 5-18 y/o in Seattle and South King County; Caseload of 5-12, open clients, drop-in counseling/support, potential for group

California-Based Internships:

Throughout the SF Bay Area, Central and Southern California. Internships are in-person, please inquire at internship@senecacenter.org

Washington-Based Internships:

School-Based - serving charter high schools in Central Seattle and Tacoma
Therapeutic Case Management / WISe (Wraparound) - serving youth ages 0-21 and their families

Macro (Administration & Policy Practice) Internships (Remote):

Remote internship available in Seneca's Strategic Initiatives Department, which is based in Oakland, CA

All Seneca interns complete our two week New Employee Orientation (M-F 9am-5:30pm) prior to beginning internship, for an orientation to the agency, how we serve youth, and our clinical model, Unconditional Care. This training is offered back-to-back through the summer to allow interns to select the NEO cycle that best fits their schedule and does not conflict with classes. Interns also have access to all of the trainings provided through our Training Department: https://senecafoa.org/events-training/

The training settings we offer are most appropriate for advanced students who already have some exposure to clinical populations and direct work with clients.

Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Please follow the directions on our internship webpage (below), by submitting cover letter, resume, and Fieldwork Matching Form. Applicants will then be contacted for an interview. We begin reviewing applications on February 1st of each year, and continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled.

https://senecafoa.org/internships/