Internship Opportunities at AccessAbilities, Inc. – Merrillville, Indiana

Are you a student or practicum candidate seeking hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization? We invite you to apply and express your interest in internship opportunities with our team.

About Us
We provide residential, home-based, and community-based services under the Medicaid Waiver to individuals with developmental disabilities. We also offer in-clinic and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to the pediatric autism population. Our work is centered on empowering individuals and families through high-quality, compassionate care.

Internship Overview
We offer internship and practicum opportunities across a variety of disciplines and service settings. Opportunities may be available in:
- Residential and on-home services
- Community-based supports
- Community Learning Center (CLC) program
- Clinic-based ABA services

Internship experiences are designed to provide meaningful exposure, skill development, and professional growth aligned with your academic program when applicable.

Who Should Apply
We welcome students and practicum candidates from programs including, but not limited to:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Special Education
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Services or related fields
- Business
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Human Resources

Our Core Values
We seek interns who are:
- Growth Minded – Eager to learn, develop, and apply feedback
- Proactive – Take initiative and actively engage in opportunities
- Driven - Motivated, dependable, and committed to achieving goals
- Problem Solvers – Thoughtful, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

Internship opportunities may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the role and program requirements.

Paid internships will follow all applicable wage and hour laws.

Unpaid internships are structured to meet applicable legal guidelines, including alignment with academic programs where applicable, and are intended to provide educational benefit to the student.

What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in human services and behavioral health settings
- Exposure to diverse client populations and service models
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunities to build skills relevant to your career path

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit:
- Your resume
- Your field of study and degree program
- Internship/practicum requirements (if applicable)
- Desired start date and availability

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted if there is a potential match.

Additional Information
- Internship availability is based on organizational needs and supervisor capacity
- Background checks and onboarding requirements may apply depending on placement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected status under applicable law.