About the role#
Justice Resource Institute offers internship opportunities at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County. Interns support children and families affected by abuse through either clinical or non-clinical placements. Clinical interns work within the Healing & Resiliency Program (HARP), while non-clinical interns support families during forensic interview processes. All interns may participate in community outreach, prevention fairs, and training events.
What you'll do#
- Provide individual, family, and group treatment for clinical placements.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, develop clinical formulations, and write treatment plans.
- Facilitate clinical measures for children and parents.
- Assess family needs, provide support, and coordinate community service referrals.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team responsible for investigating reports of abuse.
- Engage in community outreach activities, including tabling events and prevention training.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program or higher in a mental health field; Bachelor’s degree students may be considered for non-clinical placements.
- Strong interest in working with children and adolescents.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed treatment models is preferred.
- Ability to pass background and driving record checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Paid, full-time.
