About the role#
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking second-year Master's students for paid clinical internship positions. Interns will join either the Outpatient Clinics or In Home Therapy teams to gain experience in community behavioral health.
What you'll do#
- Provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions both on-site and through telehealth platforms.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team within the outpatient clinic setting.
- Deliver intensive support to children and adolescents with serious emotional and behavioral health needs.
- Conduct sessions in various environments including client homes, schools, libraries, and other community locations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a second-year Master's student in Psychology, Public Health, Health Administration, Nursing, or Biomedical Sciences.
- Genuine interest in community behavioral health.
- Ability to demonstrate high-level skills in therapeutic engagement with diverse clients.
- Proficiency in diagnostic skills and commitment to evidence-based practices.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Springfield, Holyoke, Easthampton, Greenfield, West Springfield, and Chicopee, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Status: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Center for Human Development (CHD)
The Center for Human Development is a non-profit organization based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1972, it operates over 70 programs focused on social services and behavioral health. The organization employs more than 1,400 professionals and serves over 18,000 individuals annually across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. Its specialties include mental health treatment, youth mentoring, and family stabilization.
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