In-Home Therapy Clinical Intern

Childrens Services Of Roxbury•Boston, MA

24d

About The Position

The In-Home Therapy Intern provides structured, strengths-based clinical services to youth and families under the supervision of licensed clinicians. This unpaid, part-time internship offers hands-on experience in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering family therapy, and collaborating with caregivers and community providers — all within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed framework.

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited MSW, LMHC, or LMFT program as a second-year/advanced clinical intern.
Eligible to begin field placement or practicum per academic requirements.
Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practice.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
Willingness to obtain Massachusetts CBHI CANS certification
Strong clinical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to attend in-home visits in person two days per week, and the CSR office on Wednesdays.

Nice To Haves

One year minimum of prior clinical or field experience in culturally diverse mental health or human services settings.
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including the Massachusetts CANS, and contribute to developing treatment plans with caregivers and youth.
Manage a caseload of up to 4 members
Participate in creating and monitoring risk management/safety plans and support crisis response as appropriate under supervision.
Deliver individual, family, and collateral therapy sessions in the home or community, guided by a licensed supervisor.
Identify community resources and support coordination with schools, medical providers, and other behavioral health professionals.
Support families in decision-making, self-advocacy, and skill-building to maintain therapeutic progress.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency and academic requirements.
Collaborate with Family Partners, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams; attend weekly supervision and team meetings.
Provide culturally responsive, family-driven services consistent with CBHI/wraparound principles.
Flexible schedule to meet family needs Monday–Friday within 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.