Clinical Intern

About the role#

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is seeking graduate-level interns for the Summer and Fall 2026 terms to join our community-based services team in Waltham. Interns are fully integrated into our clinical team, receiving support through individual and group supervision, training, and professional development opportunities. This role involves intensive, strengths-based work with youth and families in their homes and communities.

What you'll do#

• Provide individual, couples, and family therapy in community and home-based settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate activity-based groups for youth in partnership with the Department of Mental Health.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Provide case management, advocacy, and support for client needs, including transportation to appointments.

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in a graduate program related to Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, or Human Resources. Final-year students are preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, a reliable car, and permission from your academic institution to transport clients.
• Flexibility to manage a schedule that includes at least two evenings per week and attendance on Tuesdays.
• Ability to work both autonomously in the community and collaboratively within a clinical team.

Location & details#

• Location: Waltham, Massachusetts (with service delivery in the surrounding regions).
• Modality: On-site.
• Commitment: Minimum of 24 hours per week for final-year interns; 20 hours per week for first-year interns.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship.