About the role#
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network offers clinical internship opportunities for graduate students in the Metro West area. This role provides hands-on experience in community-based interventions, including intensive care coordination, mobile crisis intervention, and in-home therapy. Interns work with families facing various challenges, using strength-based models to provide support in office, home, and community settings. This is a paid position for final-year Master level students.
What you'll do#
- Perform intakes and clinical assessments.
- Develop and manage individual care and treatment plans.
- Provide follow-up care and ongoing treatment for individuals and families.
- Coordinate care by connecting clients with necessary services and resources.
- Collaborate with diverse systems and providers to support client needs.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and the intern seminar.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a second or final year Master level student in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working in various environments, including offices, private homes, and community meetings.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for community travel.
- Availability for at least 20 hours per week, including two evenings.
- A background in health and human services is preferred.
- Ability to pass a CORI background check and complete pre-service orientation.
Location & details#
- Location: Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Rolling terms; requires a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid stipend available for final-year students.
About Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is a nonprofit human services agency based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1977, the organization provides counseling, residential treatment, and outreach services to children and families. It operates throughout Central, Eastern, and Northeastern Massachusetts. The agency employs approximately 430 people.
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