Trauma Center Master Level Macro Internship – Flexible Start Date

Riverside Community Care • Dedham, MA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking Master’s-level interns to join our team at the Riverside Trauma Center! This opportunity is ideal for students currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Public Health (MPH), or a related field who are seeking a Macro Internship. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in suicide prevention, postvention, and critical incident response within a fast-paced, community-based setting. Interns will work alongside experienced clinicians and responders, contributing to training, response coordination, and systems-level initiatives that support individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by traumatic events. This role includes a clinical lens but does not include the provision of therapy or clinical hours applicable toward clinical track or licensure requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Public Health (MPH), or a related field
• Seeking a Macro Internship
• Strong interest in trauma, suicide prevention, and systems-level work
• Eager to learn in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable engaging with diverse communities and professional partners
• Shares values of compassion, collaboration, equity, and innovation

Responsibilities

• Support responses to suicide-related incidents and other traumatic events by assisting with on-site, telephonic, and virtual services
• Observe, learn from, and contribute to structured interventions, including Psychological First Aid, trauma-informed group support, and consultation/referral processes
• Assist in the development and refinement of workflows and protocols for high-risk industries related to suicide prevention and postvention
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support coordinated, trauma-informed response efforts
• Support the delivery and adaptation of trainings on suicide prevention, postvention, trauma-informed care, and workforce wellness
• Contribute to thought leadership and content development that advances best practices in the field
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision; bring insights and questions for discussion
• Assist with documentation and preparation of reports related to response and training activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees