Clinical Intern- TAP

Justice Resource Institute; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Supervision from licensed and experienced staff

Career opportunities post-internship

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Fall River, MA, seeks a Master's level intern to support behavioral health initiatives for children. Interns will enhance social skills in a therapeutic program for children ages 6-12. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in mental health and possess strong communication skills. JRI is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. This role offers supervision from experienced staff and opportunities for professional growth post-internship.

Qualifications

• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT designation preferred.
• Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents required.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed models of treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of JRI by helping children enhance their social skills.
• Provide individualized services to families in need.
• Work collaboratively with team members using evidence-based practices.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Good oral communication skills

Education

Minimum working towards a Master’s degree in the mental health field

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful Master's level internship that helps children and their families?

Do you want to learn more about how to use your clinical degree and skills towards social justice in daily life?

If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you!

JRI’s Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. In our TAP program of Cape Cod we work in a therapeutic after-school programs dedicated to enhancing the social skills of children ages 6-12 with complex emotional and behavioral needs who have been unable to succeed in non-therapeutic community-program settings. In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting this mission. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families. Fostering growth in new ways for them!
• You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work!
• You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

Requirements:

• Minimum working towards a Master’s degree or above in the mental health field (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT).
• Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Please understand that not all JRI internship postings are always available, as spots fill up. However, we keep our opportunities posted consistently as a goal towards transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency’s internship roles as a whole.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

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