In-Home Therapist Internship

Sevita•Leominster, MA

13d•$15

About The Position

Mentor South Bay, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. Sevita’s Internship Program provides graduate students pursuing a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), or Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) with hands-on training, professional mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to support children, youth, adults, and families. Interns gain real-world clinical experience under the supervision of licensed clinicians, with opportunities to practice in both in-home and outpatient settings. This program is designed to align with university internship requirements while preparing students for future careers in the behavioral health field.

Requirements

Pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related degree that will lead to licensure in counseling or marriage and family therapy.
Completion and proof of a Master’s level practicum.
Previous experience working with children/adolescents (in a clinical or mental health setting preferred).
A valid license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered assessments in the areas of behavioral health, education, personality, community engagement, vocational needs, relationships, and family interactions.
Develop service or treatment plans based on assessment of strengths, needs, collaboration with referral agencies, and collaboration with the individual served.
Provide activity and participation-based interventions and approaches developed from training materials, experience, individual and/or families’ successes.
Provide 24/7 coverage for all assigned individuals served and/or families.
Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of individuals and/or families served.
Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, submitted to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Participate in team meetings with peers and collateral team meeting when needed.
Support peer development by addressing areas of concern for professional development and team performance issues.
Provide an aftercare plan for each family/individual served.
Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners from referring/ collateral agencies. Guide the family in their interaction with referring agencies, and other community organizations as needed.