BSCS Internship - BSCS

Description

This requisition is for current Bay State Community Services staff only. Any external application will not be considered.

Job Type: Internship

Please review internship opportunities below and specify your interest. Some internships are paid depending on program and level of the student’s training. This will be discussed during the interview process.

Home-based services provide intensive family clinical support in the home and community. In‑Home Therapy Services (IHT) is a structured, consistent, strength‑based therapeutic intervention that includes improving the family’s ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote his/her healthy functioning within the family. Interventions are designed to enhance and improve the family’s capacity to improve the youth’s functioning in the home and community and may prevent the need for the youth’s admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility, or other treatment setting.

Home-based services provide intensive family clinical support to families with children who are struggling with their mental health, in the home and community.

The Trauma Team is a clinical program designed to help children, adolescents, and their parents overcome the impact of traumatic events. The focus of the treatment is to
1) assist the child or adolescent to develop coping strategies for traumatic reactions; and
2) reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or acting out behavior which are common in children exposed to trauma The Trauma Team uses the evidence‑based intervention, TF‑CBT as well as a range of therapeutic skills and strategies to provide structured, consistent, and strengths‑based supports. The primary clients of this program are children ages 3‑18 years who are experiencing symptoms of trauma exposure.

• Must be currently employed at Bay State Community Services
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with systems (e.g., DMH, EEC, DCF) preferred but not required
• Experience working with youth and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

With spoken and written languages desirable.

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.

recruitment

857‑374‑5669