About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to support children and families facing behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to help families access services at home, in school, and in the community. This position offers supervision from licensed staff to support your clinical growth and degree requirements.
What you'll do#
- Learn to use clinical interventions to support youth and families.
- Explore clinical knowledge through evidence-based modalities.
- Strengthen your documentation skills, including the use of electronic medical records.
- Act as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll need#
- You must be working toward a Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field, such as social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
- A strong interest in working with children and adolescents.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed treatment models is preferred.
- Please note that background and driving record checks are required for this role.
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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