Non-Clinical Intern

About the position

The CCBHC-IA intern will assist the CCBHC-IA team in improving access to evidence-based services for behavioral health clients from diverse communities. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking grant goals.
• Gather information from clients and data entry per grant requirements.
• Contribute to infrastructure development to support sustainability.
• Participate in training opportunities.
• Participate on a CHL committee.
• Identify and carry out a special project.
• Perform other related duties.
• Comply with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attend a variety of meetings, and trainings as required or directed.
• Demonstrate use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, civility and acceptance toward all employees, clients, and visitors.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student must be in their 3rd or 4th year of completing a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, public health, or related field.
• Interest in health equity and serving marginalized communities.
• Have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to effectively work alone, and as part of a team.
• Available during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - number of hours per week are negotiable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a hybrid model with some time onsite and remote work from home.
• Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Benefits

• This position may have a signing bonus available.