Fall 2026 - Nurse Intern - Undergraduate - Preceptorship - CARES Center

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward: - The **voice** of our children and families always comes first - **Relationships** matter and our differences make us stronger - We take great **joy** in service to others - Our families and our communities deserve our **very best** Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. **Position Overview:** - Undergraduate nursing students must be enrolled in a Bachelors level program in Nursing or a related healthcare field through an accredited college/university. - The college or university must have an agreement with Canopy Children's Solutions that outlines the student's learning experience as well as the roles and responsibilities of both the college/university and Canopy. - The chief objective of the undergraduate clinical internship is to provide the student with an opportunity to engage actively in actual professional tasks, which reinforces classroom learning in preparation for professional practice. - The field experience provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge, values, skills and cognitive/affective processes, and the mastery of behavioral health work competencies. **Internship Program Requirements:** - All interns are required to attend a mandatory orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship. - Scrubs or clinical attire. - Established contract with academic institution. - Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor. **Required Qualifications:** - Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid drivers license. - Current students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nursing. - Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor. - Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship. - Students must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with diverse needs. - Students must be able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team.