Justice Resource Institute

Flexible Support Services Master's Level Internship

Justice Resource Institute  •  Jamaica Plain, MA (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

During Your Internship You Will:
  • Learn how to use new clinical interventions to support youth and families.
  • Explore your clinical knowledge through use of evidence-based 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 committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
  • 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 internship postings are always available, as spots fill up. However, we keep our opportunities posted consistently as a goal towards transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency’s internship roles as a whole.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Justice Resource Institute

About Justice Resource Institute

Justice Resource Institute is dedicated to addressing the most confounding challenges of both the human services and educational systems and the persons and families these systems were created to serve. Justice Resource Institute pursues the social justice inherent in opening doors to opportunity and independence. Although our range of services is as varied as those we serve, our approach is uniformly characterized by compassionate support, innovation, and community leadership.

JRI works in partnership with individuals, families, communities and government to address their shared challenges in a comprehensive, coordinated, systematic, and effective manner. JRI seeks new knowledge and improved evidence-based practice, in research and in the field, in order to inform our continuous search for excellence in service.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Needham, MA
Year Founded
1973
Website
jri.org
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