Psychology and Social Work

A psychology or social work internship helps you understand the complicated social challenges facing global communities while learning how professionals respond. Placements are often research based or involve observing professionals and assisting with various tasks at non-profits. An internship abroad provides the opportunity to connect and integrate theory and practice into a real world setting. A background check may be requested.

ISA Psychology and Social Work Internships
ISA Art Therapy Internships
2022-ISA-SL-Sophie-PA

Australia: Multiple Cities | Chile: Santiago | China: Shanghai | England: London | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia |  Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Common Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assist with literature reviews, research design and implementation, participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis of ongoing research projects
  • Conduct case reviews and clinical reporting
  • Create and analyze questionnaires
  • Develop community projects
  • Help with community outreach efforts
  • Facilitate educational programming
  • Learn support mechanisms
  • Observe sessions with psychologists

Sample Companies and Organizations

  • At-risk youth centers
  • Human rights organizations
  • Immigrant assistance offices
  • LGBTQ+ support centers
  • Low-income support organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private practices
  • Research institutes
  • Social services offices
  • Wellness institutes
  • Youth and women’s nonprofit centers

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Psychology

  Limited placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Limited placement opportunities

Psychology

  Limited placement opportunities

Social Work

  Several placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Limited placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Limited placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Music/Art Therapy

  Limited placement opportunities

Psychology

  Several placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Social Work

  Limited placement opportunities

Psychology

  Limited placement opportunities

“The fact that I went to Australia for an internship has really set me apart from my peers and is always a topic of conversation when applying for jobs! The experience that I gained has taught me so much and helped prepare me for my current position!”

Shelby Light
Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

Veronica Gibson
London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

Michaela Harding
Seoul

"Thank you so much for the help you gave both before and during my time abroad. You truly made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. You have made my study abroad experience truly wonderful!"

Parker Blair
Valencia