2nd Year Clinical Intern- Identity & Acceptance Program

The New York Foundling•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NY Foundling’s Identity & Acceptance Program offers free therapeutic services including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychiatric services for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 0-21. Services are provided at no cost, irrespective of insurance or immigration status, to ensure accessibility. Remote services are available based on client needs. The program operates from two main sites: Brooklyn (111 Livingston Street, Brooklyn NY 11201) and East Harlem (109 E. 115th Street, New York 10029). In addition to mental health services, the program offers free gender-affirming clothing, wellness supplies, and various events and workshops throughout the year for clients and the community. This position is for a 2nd-year MSW intern for Fall 2024/Spring 2025.

Requirements

2nd Year MSW or MHC student
Strong interest, connection, and commitment to working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Desire to work with youth and families.
Creative approach to interventions.
Understanding of trauma and intersectionality, and its impact on one's lived experience.
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (primary language needs: English, Spanish, ASL, French)
Prior group facilitation or other clinical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive client intakes, including administering mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma (e.g., GAD7, PHQ9, CPSS-V, Vanderbilt Assessment).
Provide supportive counseling to a caseload of 1 to 3 LGBTQIA+ youth and their families (birth/chosen and/or foster families), which may include individual therapy, dyadic (parent and child), and collateral (parent-only) sessions.
Co-facilitate at least one youth and/or parent support group.
Develop and facilitate workshops and community events.
Attend community coalition meetings and community events on behalf of the agency/program.
Conduct community outreach to recruit new families.
Specific student assignments will be determined in collaboration with the practicum instructor, task supervisor, and student, based on skill level, learning needs, interests, and program needs.

Benefits

1hr Individual weekly supervision with SIFI practicum instructor
1hr Interdisciplinary Team Meeting with all clinical staff including psychiatry, Wednesdays @11am (optional for students but strongly encouraged)
Opportunity to join weekly group supervision (optional)
Training in TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, suicide intervention, and interventions for working with non-affirming families of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Opportunity to attend monthly department-wide didactic learning series (topics vary)
Work as part of an all LGBTQIA+-identified team, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gain additional insight from other clinicians outside of the program.
Work within a larger community mental health clinic.
Free therapeutic services (individual, group, family therapy, psychiatric services)
No co-pay for services
Remote services available
Free gender-affirming clothing
Free wellness supplies
Access to a multitude of events and workshops