Social Work Intern - HIBH

The New York Foundling • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NY Foundling’s Home of Integrated Behavioral Health (HIBH) offers comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services for youth aged 0–21 and their families, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychiatric care. They specialize in treating anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and disruptive behaviors. All services are provided without copay, regardless of insurance or immigration status, ensuring equitable access. HIBH operates a flagship clinic in East Harlem and a satellite clinic in Downtown Brooklyn. Beyond clinical services, HIBH provides free gender-affirming clothing, wellness supplies, workshops, and community events. The organization is currently seeking a 2nd-year MSW intern for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year.

Requirements

• current social work student
• Strong interest in working with youth and families
• Foundational understanding of trauma, intersectionality, and their impact on lived experience
• Commitment to anti-racist, affirming, and culturally responsive practice, including work with LGBTQIA+ youth
• Ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, and caregivers across diverse backgrounds
• Creativity and flexibility in clinical interventions
• Comfort with (or willingness to learn) evidence-based practices and structured interventions
• Organizational skills and ability to manage time, documentation, and a small caseload effectively
• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (priority languages include English, Spanish, ASL, and French)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client intakes which include administering mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma (ie GAD7, PHQ9, CPSS-V, Vanderbilt Assessment, etc.)
• Provide supportive counseling to a caseload of 4-8 youth (and their birth/chosen and/or foster families depending on case needs). This may include individual therapy, dyadic (parent and child), and collateral (parent-only) sessions.
• Co-facilitate at least 1 youth and/or parent support groups
• Develop and facilitate workshops & community events
• Opportunities to attend community coalition meetings & community events on behalf of the agency/program
• Conduct community outreach to recruit new families

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees