Behavioral Psychology Internship Fall 2026
Do you want an internship that impacts lives?
Do you want hands-on experience working directly in the community, not just behind a desk?
At Ability Matters, we support individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives in their communities.
This is more than an internship. This is where purpose meets professional growth. This is meaningful, real-world experience.
Internship Details
- Anticipated Dates: August 16, 2026 - December 2026
- Time Commitment: 10 hours per week (additional hours available if desired)
- Pay: $15 per hour
- Location: North of Columbus, Dublin, Ohio
- Schedule: Flexible shifts available to meet internship requirements
What You’ll Do
As an Ability Matters intern, you will gain hands-on experience while learning how inclusive, community-based services are designed and delivered.
- Contribute to a Mission-Driven Project: Collaborate on a guided internship project designed to build skills, deepen learning, and show the real-world impact of your work.
- Learn Through Experience: Observe, participate in, and support meaningful activities that promote inclusion, confidence, and growth.
- Engage in the Community: Participate in local activities, events, and programs across Columbus and beyond to extend skills into real-world settings.
- Develop Professional Skills: Build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through real-world practice and mentorship.
- Explore Advocacy & Inclusion: Learn how inclusive practices support individual rights, choices, and access to opportunity.
- Support Goal-Oriented Programming: Assist with activities connected to educational, social, and life-skill goals while learning how programs are planned and implemented.
No two days are the same, and each experience help you build skills and create lifelong impact.
Why Ability Matters Is Different
Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field in pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.
Our impact speaks for itself:
- Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention
- A team of 330+ highly trained professionals
- 191% organizational growth in the past 5 years
- Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
- Diversity in Business Award winner
- Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership
Here, you join a team with a reputation for quality, compassion, and forward-thinking practice.
Why You’ll Love This Internship
- Paid, Meaningful Experience: Gain hands-on experience that translates directly to future careers in education, human services, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, and more.
- Professional Development: We invest in your future with hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to learn from real-world experiences.
- Balanced Scheduling: We offer a variety of shifts to help meet the 10-hour per week internship requirement.
- Mission-Driven Purpose: Every shift contributes to independence, inclusion, and community connection.
- Pathway to Employment: Many interns transition into part-time or full-time roles after graduation.
Qualifications:
- Education: 2+ years college experience.
- A genuine interest in learning about supporting individuals with disabilities and building inclusive communities.
- Strong communication, dependability, problem-solving, and willingness to learn.
- Requirements: Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to pass a background check and drug test (paid by Ability Matters).
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for an internship that offers hands-on learning, meaningful experience, and a clear view of your impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for the 2026 Fall Internship at Ability Matters.
Learn more about us: www.abilitymattersohio.com