Social Work Intern

Ärzte ohne Grenzen • Washington, DC

302d • $18

About The Position

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF's social mission.

Requirements

• The student must be enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program at an accredited university which has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Psychosocial Care Unit of Doctors without Borders.
• Students from equivalent master's level programs in Counseling or other Mental Health fields will also be considered.
• Foreign language proficiency a plus, especially French, Arabic, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to humanitarian workers on well-being on assignment and reintegration post-assignment
• Develop resource materials for successful humanitarian assignments and reintegration
• Presentations on stress management and other relevant topics
• Conduct research on humanitarian worker well-being
• Compile and analyze data

Benefits

• $18 per hour is the hourly rate
• Hybrid schedule with the ability to come into either the NYC office or regional hub (Washington, DC) a minimum of 2 times a week
• In office work attendance during July and August is optional

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree