About the role#
As an IHBS Clinical Intern, you will join a team focused on providing trauma-informed care to youth who exhibit challenging behaviors. This role involves working directly with children and their families in their homes or communities to help identify and reduce difficult behaviors. You will receive supervision from licensed staff to support your clinical growth and degree completion.
What you'll do#
- Provide trauma-informed care to youth with challenging behaviors.
- Implement individualized behavior plans to improve child functioning.
- Empower caregivers to manage behaviors and promote positive alternatives.
- Collaborate with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions.
- Use home and community-based behavioral interventions.
What you'll need#
- You are currently working toward a Bachelor's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field (2nd year students preferred).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Comfort with technology and learning new electronic systems.
- An active Driver's License and daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Ability to pass background and driving record checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Part-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Justice Resource Institute
Justice Resource Institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. Based in Needham, Massachusetts, it employs approximately 1,375 people. The organization provides services in social work, education, and trauma-informed care. It partners with families and government agencies to address challenges within human services systems.
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