About the role#
This internship provides experience in community-based services for youth and families facing behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver strength-based and needs-driven care. Interns receive supervision from licensed staff to support clinical growth and degree requirements.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply clinical interventions to support youth and families.
- Explore clinical knowledge through evidence-based modalities.
- Build documentation skills using electronic medical records.
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of a Bachelor's degree or the first year of a Master's degree in mental health, social work, psychology, or a related human service field.
- A clinical 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: Holyoke, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time with rolling start dates.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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