Unpaid Internship, Stabilization

PINE STREET INN INC • Boston, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The intern, working under the direction of the Stabilization leadership team, conducts individual and group sessions and participates in the development of group content. They work closely with the intake case manager and aftercare coordinator to assist in discharge planning and placement, including the development of community supports. The Substance Abuse Clinician will assist in running groups in the program. The intern will receive supervision from the Clinical Supervisor and will bring issues of clinical import or client interaction to the Clinical Supervisor's attention.

Requirements

• Working toward Clinical Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s in a social science field
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good internet and email etiquette
• Good computer skills, particularly in internet research and MS Office, including Excel
• Experience using motivational interviewing in client interactions
• Familiarity conducting research and writing reports and guides in a social science field

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of non-profit and government agency landscape in Massachusetts
• Familiarity with the issues underlying homelessness, including disability, mental illness, substance use disorders, and economic issues
• Familiarity with the issues impacting the availability and accessibility of affordable and alternative housing

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions
• Participate in the development of group content
• Assist in discharge planning and placement
• Assist in developing community supports
• Assist in running groups in the program
• Bring issues of clinical import or client interaction to the Clinical Supervisor's attention

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern