BA Level Intern

Justice Resource Institute • New Bedford, MA

3d

About The Position

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 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. This internship role will focus on growing your clinical skills in the community and client homes.

Requirements

• Minimum working towards a Bachelor's degree or above in the mental health, social work, or human service field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment

Responsibilities

• Learn how to use new clinical interventions to support youth in a social and educational setting.
• Explore your clinical knowledge through use of evidence based modalities.
• Strengthen your documentation skills and use of electronic medical records.
• Be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team supporting youth and families.

Benefits

• access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern