About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to support families and children who have behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs. You will work within the Community Based Services division to help ensure clients receive the care they need in their homes, schools, and communities. The role focuses on strength-based and needs-driven service delivery.
What you'll do#
- Support the mission of providing care to children and families.
- Collaborate with childcare professionals through the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program.
- Participate in supervision provided by licensed and experienced staff to support your clinical growth.
- Apply strength-based choices in your daily service delivery.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in mental health, social work, psychology, sociology, public health, or human resources.
- A clinical interest in working with children and adolescents.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Please note that background and driving record checks are required for this position.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Taunton, Massachusetts.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
- Internship terms are rolling.
About Justice Resource Institute
Justice Resource Institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. Based in Needham, Massachusetts, it employs approximately 1,375 people. The organization provides services in social work, education, and trauma-informed care. It partners with families and government agencies to address challenges within human services systems.
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