Flexible Support Services Master's Level Internship

Do you want to join a passionate team helping youth working with DMH to meet their goal?

Do you want to achieve professional growth and success working along side strong colleagues that share your passion in your internship?

Who we are looking for:

Are you the Clinical intern we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI's Flexible Support Services program aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations.

• Learn how to use new clinical interventions to support youth and families. 
• Explore your clinical knowledge through use of evidence based and culturally competent modalities 
• Strengthen your documentation skills and use of electronic medical records. 
• Be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team supporting youth and families. 

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. JRI offers training and use of PPE to support safety of clients and staff.
• You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work!
• You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion. 

Requirements:

• Minimum working towards a Master’s degree or above in the social work or counseling field.
• Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. 
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Please understand that not all JRI internships postings are always available as spots fill up. However we keep our opportunities posted consistently as goal towards diversity and transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency’s internship roles as a whole.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.