Intern, Targeted Practice and Brave Buddies, Selective Mutism at undefined
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- Junior
- Office in New York
About Child Mind Institute
We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.
Position Details:
As part of the Selective Mutism Service team, you will report to Directors of Selective Mutism Service. You will gain hands-on experience delivering evidence-based behavioral interventions for children with Selective Mutism. This unpaid internship offers structured training and direct supervision from the Directors of the Selective Mutism Service, providing a valuable learning opportunity in a clinical group setting. The intern will participate in weekly and seasonal programs designed to enhance practical skills and professional development. A minimum one-year commitment is required.
This is an unpaid, part-time (minimum of 3 hours per week which may vary based on the needs of the program), fully on-site, internship, located in our NYC headquarters office.
Required Schedule
Interns must be available Thursdays from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm EST for weekly in-person groups, as well as during seasonal Brave Buddies programs – our signature group-based intensive program for Children with SM.
See below for required dates and times, including tentative 2025-2026 Brave Buddies program dates. Interns are expected to attend the entirety of each program, with the exception of approved religious observances:
- Required Onboarding
- HR Orientation: All interns are required to attend one HR Orientation session. These are held semi-monthly on Tuesdays from 12:00–12:45 PM EST.
- Selective Mutism Training. For those that have already received CMI Selective Mutism Training, this requirement can be waived. For those that have not been trained, this is a required training.
- Mandatory Training: All interns are required to complete HIPAA and Harassment Prevention training.
- HR Orientation: All interns are required to attend one HR Orientation session. These are held semi-monthly on Tuesdays from 12:00–12:45 PM EST.
- Weekly SM Groups
- Thursdays 3:30PM-5:30PM weekly
- Optional Weekly Supervision / Administrative Meeting
- Thursdays 1-2PM is optional to attend weekly SM Service team meetings
- Required Brave Buddies Program Dates (Tentative and Subject to Change*)
- Fall One-Day
- November 11th, 2025, from 8am -3pm EST
- Winter Two-Day
- February 12th and February 13th, 2026, from 8am – 3pm EST
- Spring One-Day
- May 14th, 2026 from 8am – 3pm EST
- Early Summer Two-Day
- June 25th and June 26th, 2026, from 8am-3pm EST
- Summer Five-Day
- July 30th and 31st from 11am – 6pm EST (prep week)
- August 3rd through August 7th, 2026, from 8am – 3pm EST
- July 30th and 31st from 11am – 6pm EST (prep week)
- August 3rd through August 7th, 2026, from 8am – 3pm EST
- Fall One-Day
You Will:
- Assist clinical staff during weekly Selective Mutism group sessions and Brave Buddies intensive programs.
- Support preparation and setup for group activities under supervision.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
- Document observations and contribute to program-related administrative tasks as directed.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
Learning Opportunities:
- Receive formal training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM), including a comprehensive 10-hour initial training.
- Gain direct experience working with children affected by selective mutism in both group and intensive settings.
- Develop clinical and communication skills through supervised, hands-on participation in evidence-based treatment programs.
- Benefit from ongoing mentorship and reflective supervision from Directors and clinical staff.
- Learn to apply behavioral intervention techniques designed to improve children's communication and confidence.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree acquired or in progress (proof of enrollment will need to be provided)
- 1+ month of experience working with children and/or in a clinical setting
- Prior training in PCIT-SM and participation in SM group treatment programs at CMI is strongly preferred
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