Unpaid Intern Master Level at Suncoast Center – Clearwater, Florida

UNPAID INTERNSHIP FOR MASTERS LEVEL SOCIAL SERVICES CLINICAL STUDENT

This internship will include hands-on experience working under the direction of Licensed Therapists, over the two-semester period.

Dates of Internship: June 2026 and committing for a 1 year is required commitment

Hours: A minimum of 20 hours per week required over 3-5 days per week, between the hours of 8am to 7pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Fridays

Requirements prior to starting:

All 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

Please note the following:

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 your experience with Suncoast Center.

Suncoast Center is a Fragrance-Free Environment.

Suncoast Center, Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

Benefits & Perks:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments
• EAP Supports
• Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability
• Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off + 10 company paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings

Other Perks

• 403b with up to a 5% company match

• Monthly Social Committee Events

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