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RISE Paid Internship - Free Housing

CompanyEliada Homes, Inc.
LocationAsheville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Fellows provide daily support and supervision to youth with mental health diagnoses and implement individualized treatment plans. They participate in therapeutic activities and crisis interventions while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
174
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Eliada's Mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 600 children and youth annually. Established in 1903, we have been Helping Children Succeed for over 120 years. Our services include a 5-Star Child Development Center (childcare, pre-k, afterschool, and summer camp), Residential and Day Treatment mental health programs, Intensive In-Home treatment, Equine Therapy, Foster Care, Adoption Services, Agricultural Education, and Workforce-Ready Housing Assistance.
About the Role

Description


The RISE Internship is a 13-month paid residency for recent college graduates seeking hands-on experience in the mental health field. Fellows work directly with children and adolescents in psychiatric residential treatment at Eliada, gaining clinical exposure while supporting youth through therapeutic and recreational activities.


What You'll Do:

  • Provide daily support and supervision to youth with mental health diagnoses
     
  • Implement individualized treatment plans and life skills coaching
     
  • Participate in therapeutic activities and crisis interventions
     
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
     
  • Complete mental health and program documentation
     
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
     

What You'll Get:

  • Hourly paid stipend
     
  • Furnished housing & utilities
     
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
     
  • PTO & sick leave
     
  • Free shift meals
     
  • Full access to campus amenities (gym, pool, tennis, climbing wall)
     
  • Career development support — many fellows go on to top grad programs or full-time roles


*Please note this is not a clinical internship for graduate programs.

Requirements


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (any field)  
  • Strong leadership, adaptability, and interest in mental health  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment 
Key Skills
LeadershipAdaptabilityInterest in Mental HealthCrisis InterventionTherapeutic ActivitiesLife Skills CoachingTeam CollaborationDocumentation
Benefits
Hourly Paid StipendFurnished Housing & UtilitiesHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTOSick LeaveFree Shift MealsFull Access to Campus AmenitiesCareer Development Support