Clinical Intern - Unpaid bei Pine Street Inn

SCHEDULE:  24 hours, schedule to be determined

LOCATION: 105 Chauncy Street. Boston, MA 02111

This position is non-essential in the event of weather or other emergencies and will work 100% on site.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Purpose and benefit of internship to the program/intern:
 

The Clinical Intern, working under the direction of the outreach leadership team, will work with Emergency Services clients on case management tasks, mental health and substance use services, and housing services. The Clinical Intern will receive supervision from the clinical supervisor and will bring issues of clinical import or client interaction to the Clinical Supervisor’s attention.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

• Current enrollment 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

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: 

• High degree of cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse people and situations
• Knowledge of and strong commitment to harm reduction philosophy, principles and practices