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Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placements.
Each year, Wayside welcomes a large group of student interns from social work, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy and expressive therapy programs, to name a few. Field placements are divided into community services and residential and day services.
Student interns participate in Wayside programming and training and are integrated into our day-to-day delivery of support services to clients. Our interns are integral members of our team and are included in Wayside’s mission of providing responsible and effective client care. Our interns receive excellent training and supervision and we benefit from their energy, experience and education.
Below is a list of all internships at our various program sites. If you are interested please apply through our Internship Opportunities page.
For more information, please email our Recruitment Manager, Juliana Ferreira, BA, recruitingandinclusion@waysideyouth.org.
Graduate Internships
Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Twelve Prescott Young Adult Program – Graduate
12 Prescott Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Telephone: (781) 643-1668 Fax: (508) 882-2664
Contact Person: Stephanie Mollo, stephanie_mollo@waysideyouth.org
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
CORI check: Yes, as part of a mandatory orientation Car needed: Yes Home visits: Yes Travel reimbursement: Yes Suggested meetings: Clinical Rounds, Trainings, Staff Meetings Other schedule requirements: Min. of 24 hrs/week commitment; Wednesdays required, Mondays suggested; 9:30-5:30 OR 11:00-7:00
Description of program and training opportunities: Twelve Prescott provides a range of residential and community-based services designed to preserve and support young adults who struggle with chronic mental illness. Twelve Prescott is a unique program that offers three levels of care for young adults. Interns at Twelve Prescott will be given the opportunity to work with young adults in a 24-hour residential program, a supported apartment setting, as well as work with young adults living in the community. Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strengths-based philosophy with the focus on Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. Transition Facilitators and Clinicians work with clients referred from DMH to address such issues as substance abuse, mental health symptom management, budgeting, household management, parent education, and more. Transition Facilitators and Clinicians also provide comprehensive assessments and goal formulation, therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy, and concrete services such as transportation to appointments, assistance with accessing services, and referrals. A Twelve Prescott Internship is an excellent placement for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community. Clinical and/or academic exposure to chronic mental illness is recommended. Second year graduate students preferred, though will consider strong first year students with relevant experience.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Field Instructors: LICSWs
Number of Site Trainees: 2
CORI check: Yes.
Pre-service Orientation: Yes.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Car needed: Yes. Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, are assets, though not required.
Description of program and training opportunities: Wayside Charlton Community Services serves a variety of people with serious emotional disturbances through community-based interventions: In-Home Therapy, Family Support and Stabilization, Therapeutic Mentoring, Youth Support and Outpatient therapy. We utilize Wraparound, Motivational Interviewing and strength-based models of care to see families not only in the office but also in their homes and provide family-centered and solution-focused treatment.
Internship Requirements:- Internships are yearlong and interns must be available for the duration
- Intern must be available a minimum of 20 hours a week and is available work two evenings per week
- A background in health and human services or related field preferred
- Second/final-year interns only
- Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings
- Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle
- CORI check and completion of Wayside’s Pre-service Orientation
- Perform intakes, assessments, treatment plans, follow up care and on-going treatment
- Weekly attend and participate in staff meeting and intern seminar
- Coordinate care for families and individuals including seeking other services and resources as well as collaborating with a variety of systems and providers
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Day Center (Partial Hospitalization Program): Framingham
Framingham, MA
Location:1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-879-9800 Fax: 508-875-1348
Field Instructors: LICSWs
Number of site trainees: Three.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30 week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: Yes (site is not on public transportation).
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: No.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole are desirable but not required.
Program description and training opportunities: The Day Center's Partial Hospitalization program serves the adolescent population ages 12-18 who struggle with a myriad of acute mental health issues and are seeking services due to a mental health crisis. The Day Center provides services to youth who require more intensive therapeutic services to stabilize and resume baseline functioning. The Day Center program is a two-week, voluntary and includes psychiatry services, individual therapy and therapeutic groups.
Day Center interns will gain experience in providing diagnostic assessments; individual therapy; group therapy and family therapy; case management, treatment planning; utilization review; crisis intervention, and aftercare planning. Interns are expected to facilitate individual and family therapy as well as facilitate group therapy. This site is a placement for interns who want to increase their skills and knowledge in assessment and crisis intervention. Interns are supported by licensed supervisors and an experienced clinical team.
Mandatory schedule: Preservice is required prior to the start of the internship. Wayside's five-day preservice orientation includes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training. Interns are required to work 24 hours per week on three separate days and attend staff meetings on Wednesday.
Internship Requirements:
• Seeking second-year master's level interns.
• Work 24 hours per week on three separate days and attend staff meetings on Wednesday.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a nonprofit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Mass. that is dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Mission Statement:
Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Wayside MetroWest Community Services
Address: 88 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702Field Instructors: LICSWs, LMHCs, LMFT
CORI check: Yes
Pre-service orientation: Yes
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30 week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Car needed: Yes
Home visits: Yes
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole are assets, though not required.
Description of program and training opportunities: Wayside MetroWest Community Services serves a variety of people with serious emotional disturbances through community based interventions: Intensive Care Coordination, Mobile Crisis Intervention, In-Home Therapy, Family Support and Stabilization, Therapeutic Mentoring, Youth Support and Outpatient therapy. We utilize wraparound, motivational interviewing and strength-based models of care to see families not only in the office but also in their homes and provide intensive wrap-around, family-centered, solution-focused treatment. As a member of the MetroWest Community Services team, interns will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with staff as well as independently with multi-stressed families across multiple settings.
Internship Requirements:
- Intern must be available a minimum of 20 hours/week and have the ability to work two evenings a week.
- A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
- Second/final-year interns only.
- Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings.
- Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle.
- CORI check and completion of Wayside’s pre-service orientation.
- Perform intakes, assessments, treatment plans/individual care plans, follow up care and on-going treatment.
- Weekly attend and participate in staff meeting and intern seminar.
- Coordinate care for families and individuals including seeking other services and resources as well as collaborating with a variety of systems and providers.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Mobile Crisis Intervention
Framingham, MA
Address: 88 Lincoln, Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Field instructors: LICSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs
Number of site trainees: TBA
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: Yes.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Preservice Orientation: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese are preferred but not required.
Description of program and training opportunities:
Wayside Mobile Crisis serves a variety of people with serious emotional disturbances through community based interventions: Intensive Care Coordination, Mobile Crisis Intervention, In-Home Therapy, Family Support and Stabilization, Therapeutic Mentoring, Youth Support and Outpatient therapy. We utilize Wraparound, Motivational Interviewing and strength-based models of care to see families not only in the office but also in their homes and provide intensive wrap-around, family-centered, solution-focused treatment. As a member of the site team, interns will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with staff as well as independently with multi-stressed families across multiple settings.
Internship Requirements:
• Second/final year interns only
• Intern must be available a minimum of 20 hours/week and be available to work two evenings a week
• A background in health and human services or related field preferred
• Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings
• Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle
• Perform intakes, assessments, treatment plans/individual care plans, follow up care and on-going treatment
• Weekly attend and participate in staff meeting and intern seminar
• Coordinate care for families and individuals including seeking other services and resources as well as collaborating
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Location:
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-879-9800 Fax: 508-875-1348
Number of site trainees: Three.
CORI check: Yes.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30 week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Car needed: Yes (site is not on public transportation).
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: No.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole are desirable but not required.
Program description and training opportunities: The Day Center's Partial Hospitalization program serves the adolescent population ages 12-18 who struggle with a myriad of acute mental health issues and are seeking services due to a mental health crisis. The Day Center provides services to youth who require more intensive therapeutic services to stabilize and resume baseline functioning. The Day Center program is a two-week, voluntary and includes psychiatry services, individual therapy and therapeutic groups.
Day Center interns will gain experience in providing diagnostic assessments; individual therapy; group therapy and family therapy; case management, treatment planning; utilization review; crisis intervention, and aftercare planning. Interns are expected to facilitate individual and family therapy as well as facilitate group therapy. This site is a placement for interns who want to increase their skills and knowledge in assessment and crisis intervention. Interns are supported by licensed supervisors and an experienced clinical team.
Mandatory schedule: Preservice, a 5-day orientation, is required prior to the start of the internship. Interns are required to work 24 hours per week on three separate days. Wednesdays are required. The hours are from 8:30 to 4 and 8:00 – 3:30 one day a week.
Internship Requirements:- Seeking second-year master's level interns.
- Work 24 hours per week on three separate days and attend staff meetings on Wednesday.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
- Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Mission Statement:Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families, and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Wayside Quality & Clinical Services
Address: 88 Lincoln Street, Framingham MA 01702Site field instructors: TBD
Number of site trainees: One
CORI check: Yes
Car needed: Yes
Home visits: Yes
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish is an asset but not required.
Mandatory meetings: Supervision meetings are negotiated. Other meetings yet to be scheduled – times are flexible.
Description of program and training opportunities: This internship would provide assistance to outcomes data collection and evaluation system for Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. The student would document outcomes data (utilizing current outcomes survey instruments), training evaluation data, comparison data to previous years, client and family satisfaction data results and develop executive reports and development of executive reports. The intern will likely also assist with meeting preparation, minutes, development of reports and use of data in marketing efforts.
The best fit is a confident self-starter who enjoys being part of a strong team, but works well independently. Clinical and or academic exposure to sociology, statistics, data collection, psychology, family work and trauma is recommended. Will accept first and second year Master’s candidates. Student must be highly organized, have good analytical ability, be proficient in the use of excel and other systems for data analysis, and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Residential Services :Framingham Campus
Framingham, MA
Address:1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, Mass. 01701
Field Instructors: LICSWs
Number of site trainees: Three
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30 week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
CORI check: Yes
Car needed: Yes
Home visits: Yes, rare.
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole are assets, but not required.
Program description and training opportunities: Wayside’s Residential Services provides mental health treatment to adolescents, ages 12-18, of all gender identities, who live in in the campus residences in Framingham. All clients are involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Most of our clients have experienced chronic traumatic events in a home environment and/or in the community. These experiences have resulted in mental health and behavioral challenges that make it difficult for them to experience success and safety while living at home. Many of our clients stay for treatment for anywhere between 2 months to a couple years. We firmly believe that a strength-based, anti-racist, and relational approach is key in helping our youth feel empowered and begin their journey to healing.
Clinical interns can expect to learn how to provide the following:
• Individual and family therapy
• Group therapy
• Crisis management and assessment
• In-depth clinical and diagnostic assessments, and treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with state agencies
• Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting
Additional duties will include:
• Attend clinical rounds and staff meetings
• Attend clinical trainings provided by Wayside
• Attend weekly individual and group supervision
Mandatory schedule: Interns must commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week over the course of three days that include Wednesdays. The general hours are 9-5 or 10-6, though this can be discussed further based on individual interns’ needs.
Internship Requirements:
- Seeking second-year master’s level interns.
- Work a minimum of 24 hours/week and have an ability to work two evenings a week. Working a Wednesday is required.
- A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- CORI check and completion of Wayside’s pre-service orientation.
- Provide assessments, treatment plans, and on-going therapeutic services. Be willing to work with multi-disciplinary teams, including the state Departments of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Wayside Academy
Framingham, MA
Address: 1 Frederick Abbott Way, MA 01701
Field instructors: TBA
Number of site trainees: TBA
CORI check: Yes. All background checks required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are required.
Car needed: Yes, for all school-related meetings.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese are preferred but not required.
Mandatory schedule: Graduate clinical interns are required to be at the Academy three days a week for a total of 24 hours. Student teaching practicums need to meet the hours required by their program. Wayside requires all interns to complete our mandatory pre-service training as well as all online trainings prior to beginning an internship.
Mandatory meetings: Fridays from 1-3:30 p.m.
Wayside’s Academy is a special education day school for youth of all genders, ages 12-18. We offer a blend of clinical, behavioral, and academic support to youth who require more support than what is available at a mainstream classroom. Many of our students have experienced chronic traumatic events and have been involved in the Department of Children and Family Services and the court system. Students may have had multiple mental health hospitalizations or extended periods of absence, and require the support of a small classroom with therapeutic interventions to help them engage and build trust with the routines and practices of the school environment. The Academy’s ultimate goal is to give students the support, environment, and necessary skills to successfully return to their home districts and prepare them for lives as independent adults.
Clinical interns can expect to learn how to provide the following:
• School-based counseling that includes individual sessions, milieu counseling, and occasional family counseling
• Crisis management and assessment
• Participate in educational assessments and IEPs
• School-based clinical documentation
• Work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced educational environment
Internship Requirments
• Seeking first and second-year master’s level interns.
• Work a minimum of 24 hours/week; Fridays are required
• A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CORI check and completion of Wayside’s pre-service orientation.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Latinx - Multiple Locations
Placements in Framingham, Lowell, Somerville and Waltham
Dirección: 88 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702Por favor, aplique a través del sitio web. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted para una evaluación telefónica y discutiremos cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre la practica profesional.
Instructores de campo: LICSWs, LMHCs, LMFT
Chequeo de CORI: si
Orientación de servicio: si
Ingresos adicionales: sí, solo al final del año.
Carro necesario: sí
Visitas domiciliarias: sí
Reembolso de viaje: sí
Habilidades lingüísticas: español, portugués, criollo haitiano, aunque no se requieren.
Descripción del programa y oportunidades de capacitación:
Wayside Metrowest Community Services atiende a una variedad de personas con trastornos emocionales graves a través de intervenciones basadas en la comunidad: Coordinación de Cuidados Intensivos, Intervención de Crisis Móvil, Terapia en el Hogar, Apoyo y Estabilización Familiar, Mentoría Terapéutica, Apoyo para Jóvenes y Terapia Ambulatoria. Utilizamos servicios de envoltura, entrevista motivacional y modelos de atención basados en la fuerza para ver familias en la comunidad (incluyendo hogares familiares, oficinas, otros entornos comunitarios) y proporcionar un tratamiento intensivo, centrado en la familia, centrado en la solución. Como miembro del equipo, los practicantes tendrán la oportunidad de trabajar en colaboración con el personal, así como de manera independiente con familias con estrés múltiple en variados entornos.
Requisitos de la practica profesional:
- El practicante debe estar disponible un mínimo de 20 horas por semana y tener la capacidad de trabajar dos noches a la semana.
- Un fondo en servicios de salud y humanos o campo relacionado preferido
- Practicantes en el segundo / último año solamente.
- El practicante debe tener fuertes habilidades de comunicación, tanto escritas como verbales.
- El practicante debe sentirse cómodo en una variedad de entornos que incluyen oficinas, visitas domiciliarias y reuniones comunitarias.
- Se requiere licencia de conducir válida y vehículo de trabajo.
- Verificación de CORI y finalización de la Orientación previa al servicio de Wayside.
- Realizar acciones, evaluaciones, planes de tratamiento / planes de atención individual, atención de seguimiento y tratamiento continuo.
- Asistir semanalmente y participar en reuniones del personal y seminarios internos.
- Coordinar la atención para familias e individuos, lo que incluye buscar otros servicios y recursos, así como colaborar con una variedad de sistemas y proveedores.
Successful candidate is asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Address: 77 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852
Site field instructors: One LMHC and two LICSW supervisors.
Number of site trainees: Two, senior-year undergraduate students.
Cori check: Yes.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese and/or Khmer strongly encouraged to apply.
Mandatory meetings: Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.
Schedule requirements: Staff meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays and are mandatory. Interns are also required to complete a preservice orientation.
Program description and training opportunities: Wayside Lowell provides a variety of in-home, community-based services designed to protect, preserve and reunify families. Services are delivered by a team of master's level clinicians, bachelor's level youth & family support workers and family partners. The services offered range from In-Home Therapy (IHT), Intensive Care Coordination, Family Support & Training and Therapeutic Mentoring (TM). Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strength-based, resilience-focused, wraparound philosophy.
Wayside Lowell seeks bachelor’s level interns who are in their second/final year in the UMass Lowell Psychology Practicum program and available for a minimum of 10 hours per week who can commit to a full academic year (August – May). Scheduling must be flexible to meet the needs of the families assigned. Interns are teamed up with IHT and TM staff for shadowing sessions within the community, in homes and through Telehealth. Clients are referred from the local school system, Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, and a variety of community and mental health providers. Referrals to services are designed to address such issues as behavior management, mental health symptom management, crisis stabilization, family conflict, substance abuse, household management, parent education, access to resources and more.
Using the IHT Practice Profile model, clinicians collaborate with families and system partners to provide comprehensive assessments, goal formulation, therapeutic, evidence-based intervention, care coordination and advocacy.
This is an excellent placement for students who are looking to enter the mental/behavioral health field. Individual supervision is provided weekly by a supervisor. Group supervision is also provided on a monthly basis by an independently licensed clinician.
Internship Requirements:- Second/final year placement
- Must be enrolled in the UMass Lowell Psychology Practicum program
- Minimum of 10 hours per week, with flexible schedule
- Must attend weekly staff meeting held every Wednesday
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionMission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Merrimack Valley Young Adult Program – Graduate
12 Sunny Ave, Methuen, MA 01844 Telephone: (978) 349-4212 Fax: 978-349-4207
Contact Person: Stephanie Mollo, stephanie_mollo@waysideyouth.org
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
CORI check: Yes, as part of a mandatory orientation Car needed: Yes Home visits: Yes Travel reimbursement: Yes Suggested meetings: Clinical Rounds, Trainings, Staff Meetings Other schedule requirements: Min. of 24 hrs/week commitment; Wednesdays required, Mondays suggested; 9:30-5:30 OR 11:00-7:00
Description of program and training opportunities: Merrimack Valley provides a range of residential and community-based services designed to preserve and support young adults who struggle with chronic mental illness. Merrimack Valley is a unique program that offers three levels of care for young adults. Interns at Merrimack Valley will be given the opportunity to work with young adults in a 24-hour residential program, a supported apartment setting, as well as work with young adults living in the community. Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strengths-based philosophy with the focus on Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. Transition Facilitators and Clinicians work with clients referred from DMH to address such issues as substance abuse, mental health symptom management, budgeting, household management, parent education, and more. Transition Facilitators and Clinicians also provide comprehensive assessments and goal formulation, therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy, and concrete services such as transportation to appointments, assistance with accessing services, and referrals. A Merrimack Valley Internship is an excellent placement for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community. Clinical and/or academic exposure to chronic mental illness is recommended. Second year graduate students preferred, though will consider strong first year students with relevant experience.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Field Instructors: LICSWs, LMHCs, LMFT
Number of Site Trainees: 2-6
CORI check: Yes.
Pre-service Orientation: Yes.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Preferred Mandatory Schedule: Three days a week, one of which must be Tuesdays. Availability to see families during evening hours at least two nights a week. Minimum of 24 hours per week for second-year interns.
Car needed: Yes. Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese are assets, though not required.
Description of program and training opportunities: Wayside’s Milford Community Based Services Site is accepting Graduate Level interns. The site provides a range of in-home, community-based services designed to protect, preserve, and reunify families within a wide geographical area. Community-based clinicians provide individual, couples and family therapy. Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strengths-based, resiliency-focused philosophy. Clinicians work with clients referred from the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Mental Health and a variety of insurance companies to address such issues as mental health symptom management, family systems dynamics, behavior management, substance abuse, budgeting, household management, parent education and more.
Clinicians provide comprehensive assessments and goal formulation, therapeutic intervention, case management, advocacy and concrete services such as transportation to appointments, assistance with accessing services, and referrals. Interns are fully integrated into the team and will participate in agency-wide initiatives such as Motivational Interviewing and Courageous Conversations as well as site specific learning including monthly case presentation and diagnosis review. This is an excellent internship for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community.
Clinical and/or academic exposure to family work is recommended. Flexibility is required.
Second-year interns may have the opportunity to carry two to three outpatient cases at the Milford site.
Internship Requirements:
- 3 days a week, one of which must be Tuesday. Minimum 24 hours.
- Internships are at and interns must be available for the duration
- Availability to see families at least two evenings per week
- Second/final-year interns only
- Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Intern must have strong time management skills
- Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings
- Perform intakes, assessments, treatment plans, follow up care and on-going treatment
- Weekly attendance and participation in staff meeting and intern seminar
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families, and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Address: 10 Asylum St. Milford, MA 0175
Field instructors: One
Number of site trainees: One
CORI check: Yes. Mandatory pre-service training will include CORI paperwork.
Car needed: Yes (site is not on public transportation).
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, and ASL are desirable.
Mandatory schedule: Interns are expected to work 16-20 hours per week over at least three separate days. Some evening hours are required.
Internship requirements:
Mandatory meetings: Staff meetings Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.; team meetings/supervision alternate 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m.
Program description and training opportunities:
Seeking first-year or second-year master’s level interns. The Trauma Intervention Services (TIS) program is located within Wayside’s Community Services Programs in Milford, Mass. TIS a victim service program offering support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Interns working for TIS participate in providing hotline coverage, individual and group supportive counseling and advocacy services. Clients are ages 12 and up in our Sexual Assault programs and ages 5 and up for our Child Witness to Violence programs. All services are free and confidential and offered to both victims and their non-offending significant others.
Referrals typically come from the Department of Children and Families, area police, schools and pediatricians, as well as other medical professionals, with a focus on improving safety and overall functioning following their victimization.
In addition to counseling services, interns gain experience in providing brief assessments, case management, safety planning, crisis intervention, and provide information and referrals.
The TIS internship is for students who want to increase their skills and knowledge in working with families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault and who are interested in working on a team. Interns are supported by licensed supervisors and an experienced clinical team. A 40-hour rape crisis/domestic violence training is required and will be provided by TIS.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
PrideSide - Internships are available in Lowell, Milford, Somerville and Waltham
Field Instructors: LICSWs, LMHCs, LMFT
CORI check: Yes
Pre-service orientation: Yes
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Car needed: Yes
Home visits: Yes
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole are assets, though not required.
Description of program and training opportunities: Wayside MetroWest Community Services provides a variety of services to people with serious emotional disturbances through community-based interventions such as Intensive Care Coordination, Mobile Crisis Intervention, In-Home Therapy, Family Support and Stabilization, Therapeutic Mentoring, Youth Support and Outpatient therapy. We utilize Wraparound, Motivational Interviewing and strength-based models of care to see families not only in the office but also in their homes and provide intensive wrap-around, family-centered, solution-focused treatment. As a member of the site team, interns will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with staff as well as independently with multi-stressed families across multiple settings.
The intern would be a member of the PrideSide team. PrideSide is comprised of staff who can serve as a clinical resource for mental, emotional and behavioral health issues surrounding LGBTQ+ youth and families. The PrideSide team staff identify as LGBTQ+ to their clients as a way to offer positive role models for clients who are LGBTQ+.
Wayside has partnership with OUT MetroWest, a vibrant, local, grassroots organization established to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth support group gatherings. Wayside PrideSide staff attend OUT MetroWest programming to serve as a clinical resource to the youth who attend their support groups, as well as a clinical training resource for their staff and team.
OUT MetroWest offers these programs for youth:
Umbrella is a trans-facilitated program for transgender and gender non-conforming high school youth.
WAGLY is a youth-led, adult-supported program for all LGBTQ+ high school youth.
The Intern would need to be able to attend one or both of these groups as part of the internship.
Internship requirements:
- Intern must be available a minimum of 20 hours/week and have the ability to work two evenings a week.
- A background in health and human services or related field preferred.
- Second/final year interns only.
- Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings.
- Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle.
- CORI check and completion of Wayside’s pre-service orientation.
- Perform intakes, assessments, treatment plans/individual care plans, follow up care and on-going treatment.
- Weekly attend and participate in staff meeting and intern seminar.
- Coordinate care for families and individuals including seeking other services and resources as well as collaborating with a variety of systems and providers.
- Attend PrideSide meeting every other month and LGBTQ+ Coalition also every other month both take place on Wednesdays.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
ShortStop
Locations in Somerville and Waltham, MA
Program Addresses: 118 North St. Somerville, MA 02144Program Addresses: 558 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452
Number of site trainees: Up to three.
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: No, but preferred.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Home visits: No
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Tigrinya preferred and strongly encouraged to apply
Mandatory schedule: Afternoons and evenings preferred, required attendance at weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Internship requirements:
- Complete comprehensive assessments.
- Weekly individual sessions with a caseload of residents.
- Crisis counseling.
- Therapeutic support to residents in the milieu.
- Facilitating weekly independent living skills groups.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Waltham Location
Office: 431 River Street, Suite 1, Waltham, MA, 02453Telephone: 781-891-0556/ Fax: 781-701-8905
Services can be provided either in the Waltham/Metro Boston/Middlesex region or in the Medford/Malden/Northeast region.
Contact: Beth Garreau, Clinical Director, 781-966-5648, elizabeth_garreau@waysideyouth.org
Please include your name, title, phone and email Submit resumes via email to elizabeth_garreau@waysideyouth.org
Location: Office located in Waltham. Services can be provided either in the Waltham/Metro Boston/Middlesex region or in the Medford/Malden/Northeast region. Services can be provided either in the Waltham/Metro Boston/Middlesex region or in the Medford/Malden/Northeast region.
Field Instructors: 4
Number of Site Trainees: 4-6
CORI check: Yes
Car Needed Yes
Home visits. Yes. Interns will provide home visits to families.
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Preferred Mandatory Schedule: Three days a week, one of which must be Tuesdays. Availability to see families during evening hours at least two nights a week, Minimum of 24 hours per week for second-year interns, Minimum of 20 hours per week for first-year interns. Attending 5 days of preservice.
Internship Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable car and permission from school to transport clients.
Description of program and training opportunities: Wayside’s Waltham Community Based Services Site is accepting Graduate Level interns. The site provides a range of in-home, community-based services designed to protect, preserve, and reunify families within a wide geographical area. Community-based clinicians provide individual, couples and family therapy. Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strengths-based, resiliency-focused philosophy. Clinicians work with clients referred from the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Mental Health and a variety of insurance companies to address such issues as mental health symptom management, family systems dynamics, behavior management, substance abuse, budgeting, household management, parent education and more.
Clinicians provide comprehensive assessments and goal formulation, therapeutic intervention, case management, advocacy and concrete services such as transportation to appointments, assistance with accessing services, and referrals. Interns are fully integrated into the team and will participate in agency-wide initiatives such as Motivational Interviewing and Courageous Conversations. This is an excellent internship for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community.
Clinical and/or academic exposure to family work is recommended. Flexibility is required. Second year graduate students preferred, though will consider strong first year students with relevant experience.
Second-year interns may have the opportunity to carry two to three outpatient cases at the Waltham site.
Internship requirements:
- Three days a week, one of which must be Tuesdays.
- Availability to see families during evening hours at least two nights a week.
- Minimum of 24 hours per week for second-year interns.
- Minimum of 20 hours per week for first-year interns.
- Have a valid driver’s license and car to transport families and conduct home visits.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to:
Program Address:
Multi-Service Center
127 North Beacon Stree
Watertown, MA 02472
Contact:
Name: Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Clinician 617-284-2641
Submit resumes via email to: sophia_suarez-friedman@waysideyouth.org
Field Instructors: Sophia Suarez-Friedman
Number of site trainees: 3
Internship Requirements: Second year students in MSW, LMHC, or related programs. Strong first year students considered.
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: Preferred but not required.
Stipend: Final year, master’s level interns, enrolled in a Clinical Graduate Degree Program will be given a $10,000 stipend in three payments.
To qualify candidates must complete 20+ hours/week of internship hours over a in a full academic year internship (minimum of 600 hours over 30-week period) and be in the final year of their Clinical Master’s Degree, graduating within 3 months of the completion of their Wayside internship hours.
Home visits: Not required.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, additional languages an asset but not required.
Mandatory schedule: 9am-5pm with some flexibility. The internship is from September through the second week of June. Mandatory staff meetings on Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m.
Program description and training opportunities:
Wayside Multi-Service Center (“the Multi”) is a small community-based mental health and prevention center offering a range of clinical and community wellness promotion services to children, adolescents, and families. The Multi is part of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.
Internship experience may include:
- Clinical case management work with the Watertown Social Service Resource Specialist (SSRS), answering calls and meeting with Watertown residents in need of case management for a wide variety of issues, such as access to public benefits and resources. Interns will assist in providing assessment, short-term intervention, referral, and follow-up services.
- School counseling for Watertown youth through the Student Assistance Program. Interns work with middle school youth who need individual counseling and crisis intervention.
- Planning and implementation of weekly after-school program for youth living in Watertown Public Housing.
- Peer Leadership program with Watertown High School students as part of our Watertown Youth Coalition work. This work represents Wayside’s mission of prevention and early intervention by offering enrichment opportunities that increase emotional resiliency and decrease risk factors such as substance misuse and violence.
- Supporting two grants focused on substance use prevention and trauma intervention. Work may include co-leading groups for middle and high schoolers, case management and referrals for long-term support and counseling, and brief intervention with youth and their families.
This site offers interns excellent experience working in a variety of capacities with a committed group of staff. Interns should understand the nature of youth development and prevention work and be invested in community-based services and organizing. Must also be able to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate initiative, flexibility and have strong organizational skills.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting on our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families, and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Undergraduate Internships
Twelve Prescott Young Adult Program – Undergraduate
12 Prescott Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Telephone: (781) 643-1668 Fax: (508) 882-2664
Contact Person: Stephanie Mollo, stephanie_mollo@waysideyouth.org
CORI check: Yes, as part of a mandatory orientation Car needed: Yes Home visits: Yes Other schedule requirements: Wednesdays required; Evening hours offered
Description of program and training opportunities: Twelve Prescott provides a range of residential and community-based services designed to preserve and support young adults who struggle with chronic mental illness. Twelve Prescott is a unique program that offers three levels of care for young adults. Undergraduate level interns at Twelve Prescott will be given the opportunity to work with young adults living in the residential portion of Twelve Prescott to encourage growth towards independent living. Interns will help support clients to increase independent living skills through therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy, and concrete support such as assistance with accessing services and making referrals.
A Twelve Prescott Internship is an excellent placement for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Family Resource Center: Framingham
Location: Wayside MetroWest Community ServicesAddress: 88 Lincoln St., Framingham MA 01701
Stipends: No.
CORI check: Yes, as part of a mandatory orientation.
Car needed: No.
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Suggested meetings: Weekly on Wednesday mornings.
Other schedule requirements: Flexibility is key; interns can expect to work some evening hours each week with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.
Program description and training opportunities: Framingham Family Resource Center is part of a statewide network of community-based providers offering multi-cultural parenting programs, support groups, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years old.
The Framingham Family Resource Center provides easy access to information and assistance related to health care, safety, employment, training, education and peer support in Middlesex County. In each of our communities, our goal is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others, and engage in their community. Our core values are: Respect, Trust, Safety, Wellness, Caring, Connectivity, and Education.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student preparing for a career in human services. Students will gain experience working directly with families assisting them with a number of issues and connecting them to services. Students will also be performing family needs assessments, case management and systems navigation. Upon completion students should have a working knowledge of the departments that fall under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Mission Statement: : Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
TEMPO
Address: 68 Henry St., Framingham, MA 01701
Field instructors: 1
Number of site trainees:TBA
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: No, but interns will accompany Tempo/Community LINKS staff
Stipends: No.
Home visits: No.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Preservice Orientation: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish preferred, though not required.
Other scheduled requirements: 1 community meeting per month, 1 on-line training per month, 2 staff meeting per month
Description of program and training opportunities:
Wayside Community LINKS grounds it services in the principles of positive youth development by engaging youth in healthy activities, building strong positive relationships with youth, partnering with young people in program development, educating the community about high-risk behaviors, and intervening in destructive situations to provide safe, productive alternatives to youth. Street Outreach Workers patrol the Framingham area by van and on foot to locate homeless, runaway, and street youth in order to meet the urgent needs of young people at very high risk of harm. Community LINKS provides temporary emergency shelter and other basic needs and links youth to health care, individual and group counseling, employment, education, case management, and family reunification services.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Community-Based Care/In-Home Therapy: Lowell
Address: 77 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852Site field instructors: One M.Ed.
Number of site trainees: Two, senior-year undergraduate students.
Cori check: Yes.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese and/or Khmer strongly encouraged to apply.
Mandatory meetings: Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.
Schedule requirements: Staff meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays and are mandatory. Interns are also required to complete a preservice orientation.
Program description and training opportunities: Wayside Lowell provides a variety of in-home, community-based services designed to protect, preserve and reunify families. Services are delivered by a team of master's level clinicians, bachelor's level youth & family support workers and family partners. The services offered range from In-Home Therapy (IHT), Intensive Care Coordination, Family Support & Training and Therapeutic Mentoring (TM). Treatment is generally intensive in nature and delivered using a strength-based, resilience-focused, wraparound philosophy.
Wayside Lowell seeks bachelor’s level interns who are in their second/final year in the UMass Lowell Psychology Practicum program and available for a minimum of 10 hours per week who can commit to a full academic year (August – May). Scheduling must be flexible to meet the needs of the families assigned. Interns are teamed up with IHT and TM staff for shadowing sessions within the community, in homes and through Telehealth. Clients are referred from the local school system, Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, and a variety of community and mental health providers. Referrals to services are designed to address such issues as behavior management, mental health symptom management, crisis stabilization, family conflict, substance abuse, household management, parent education, access to resources and more.
Using the IHT Practice Profile model, clinicians collaborate with families and system partners to provide comprehensive assessments, goal formulation, therapeutic, evidence-based intervention, care coordination and advocacy.
This is an excellent placement for students who are looking to enter the mental/behavioral health field. Individual supervision is provided weekly by a supervisor. Group supervision is also provided on a monthly basis by an independently licensed clinician.
Internship Requirements:
- Second/final year placement
- Must be enrolled in the UMass Lowell Psychology Practicum program
- Minimum of 10 hours per week, with flexible schedule
- Must attend weekly staff meeting held every Wednesday
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Merrimack Valley Program
Methuen, MAAddress: 12 Sunny Ave., Methuen, MA 01844
Field instructors: TBA
Number of site trainees: TBA
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: Yes.
Stipends: No.
Home visits: Yes.
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Preservice Orientation: Yes.
Suggested meetings: Clinical rounds, trainings, staff meetings.
Other scheduled requirements: Wednesdays required; Evening hours offered
Description of program and training opportunities:
Merrimack Valley provides a range of residential and community-based services designed to preserve and support young adults who struggle with chronic mental illness. Merrimack Valley is a unique program that offers three levels of care for young adults. Undergraduate level interns at Merrimack Valley will be given the opportunity to work with young adults living in the residential portion of Merrimack Valley to encourage growth towards independent living. Interns will help support clients to increase independent living skills through therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy, and concrete support such as assistance with accessing services and making referrals.
A Merrimack Valley Internship is an excellent placement for confident self-starters who will receive ample support from a strong clinical team and will also function autonomously in the community.
Internship Requirements:
• Intern must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Intern must be comfortable in a variety of settings including office, home visits and community meetings
• Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
ShortStop
Locations in Somerville and Waltham, MA
Program Addresses: 118 North St. Somerville, MA 02144Program Addresses: 558 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452
Number of site trainees: Up to three.
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: No, but preferred.
Stipends: None
Home visits: No
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Tigrinya preferred and strongly encouraged to apply
Mandatory schedule: Afternoons and evenings preferred, required attendance at weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Internship requirements:
- Complete comprehensive assessments.
- Weekly individual sessions with a caseload of residents.
- Crisis counseling.
- Therapeutic support to residents in the milieu.
- Facilitating weekly independent living skills groups.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Social Media Intern
PROGRAM – Wayside Multi Service CenterProgram Address:
Wayside Multi-Service Center
127 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Number of site trainees: 1
CORI check: Required
Car needed: Preferred, but not required
Home visits: Not required.
Travel reimbursement: No
Language skills: Proficient in English, additional languages a plus.
Mandatory schedule: 8-10 hours per week during business hours, occasional evening events
Some hours may be remote
September through December will be considered, but preference given to full year commitment, i.e., Sept. though April
Program description and training opportunities:
Wayside Multi-Service Center (“the Multi”) is a small, community-based mental health and prevention center offering a range of clinical, community, and prevention services to children, adolescents, and families. The Multi is part of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.
The Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC) [website: https://belmontwellness.org] is a program of the Multi. The BWC works to prevent and reduce substance misuse and promote mental health of Belmont youth.
The BWC intern will:
Support the Belmont Wellness Coalition’s (BWC) public health prevention work with youth and families
Support BWC’s work through planning and implementing meetings with the Student Ambassadors (high school students)
Support education and prevention efforts through the schools and with parents
have the opportunity to engage in bi-monthly group supervision with other staff and interns
This site offers interns an enriching experience working in a wide variety of capacities with a committed group of staff. Interns should understand the nature of prevention work. Interns should be able to work independently (and in a team environment), demonstrate initiative, flexibility and have strong organizational skills.
Internship Requirements:
Undergraduate student in social work, public health, psychology or similar program.
- Managing Social Media campaign(s) for Watertown Youth Coalition and its collaborative partners:
- Include Facebook/Instagram and any other appropriate sites over time.
- Posting up to 3 times a week, managing schedule of post, managing all highlights/stories for interaction/increase followers on all SM sites. Answer all messages with support from supervisors.
- Interface with Wayside Youth & Family Support Networks, Marketing and Communications Manager as needed
- Attend meetings for planning any social media campaigns.
- Be prepared to assist partners and staff by sharing each platforms functions and user benefits.
- Manage all posts, incorporate suggestions for posts by staff and partners.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Peer Leadership Program Intern
PROGRAM – Multi Service CenterProgram Address:
Wayside Multi Service Center
127 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Number of site trainees: 1
CORI check: Required
Car needed: Preferred
Home visits: NA
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Proficient in English, additional languages a plus
Mandatory schedule: Includes attending however many days of preservice, number of hours/days & mandatory meetings
Program description and training opportunities:
Wayside Multi-Service Center works directly with youth in the community to increase wellness related to mental health, substance use prevention and racial and gender equity. The Peer leaders are part of a The Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) along with key stakeholders and other concerned people working to increase positive outcomes for youth and their families. We collaborate with other agencies and organizations in Watertown and add value with the work of the Peer Leadership Program. Interns will gain valuable experience providing support for adolescent youth while they work to educate peers, increase positive coping skills and decrease negative consequences of racial and gender inequities. We utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SAMHSA) to ensure a consistent assessment process and increase capacity of the Coalition members to achieve positive outcomes. Interns will have opportunities to attend educational webinars and workshops through Wayside to support the work they will do with the Peer leaders and coalition.
Assisting the Peer Leader Advisor:
- Planning meetings (once a week) Usually in the evening
- Staff Meetings usually on Thursdays
- Conducting research when needed
- Attend Meetings with Peer Leaders
- Attend Community Meetings related to the work of Youth Wellness, Racial and Gender Equity, Mental Health awareness and substance misuse prevention. (1-2 times per month)
- Increase youth engagement.
- Educating youth on wellness related topics
- Small grant writing opportunities (if applicable)
Undergrad Interns are encouraged to apply.
- Attend meetings, educational seminars, workshops and webinars as applicable.
- Assist in meeting prep including activities/ food purchasing for meetings and events/coordinate projects and activities Peer Leaders are providing to Peer Community.
- Attend Staff meeting when appropriate and schedule permitting.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Public Health Intern
PROGRAM – Wayside Multi Service Center
Program Address:Wayside Multi-Service Center
127 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Number of site trainees: 1
CORI check: Required
Car needed: Preferred, but not required
Home visits: Not required.
Travel reimbursement: No
Language skills: Proficient in English, additional languages a plus.
Mandatory schedule: 8-10 hours per week during business hours, occasional evening events
Some hours may be remote
September through December will be considered, but preference given to full year commitment, i.e., Sept. though April
Program description and training opportunities:
Wayside Multi-Service Center (“the Multi”) is a small, community-based mental health and prevention center offering a range of clinical, community, and prevention services to children, adolescents, and families. The Multi (located in Watertown) is part of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.
The Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC) [website: https://belmontwellness.org] is a program of the Multi. The BWC works to prevent and reduce substance misuse and promote mental health of Belmont youth. It works directly with Belmont caregivers, youth, School Dept., and other community partners.
The BWC intern will:- Support the Belmont Wellness Coalition’s (BWC) public health prevention work with youth and families.
- Support BWC’s work through planning and attending meetings with the Student Ambassadors (high school students).
- Support education and prevention efforts with parents via workshops, monthly Parenting Group, written materials, etc.
- Will have the opportunity to engage in bi-monthly group supervision with other staff and interns.
This site offers interns an enriching experience working in a wide variety of capacities with a committed group of staff. Interns should understand the nature of prevention work. Interns should be able to work independently (and in a team environment), demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and have strong organizational skills.
Internship Requirements:Undergraduate student in social work, public health, psychology, or similar program.
- Managing/posting Social Media platforms for the Belmont Wellness Coalition and its collaborative partners, including: Facebook/Instagram and any other appropriate sites over time.
- Attends BWC, Student Ambassador, Staff and Group Supervision meetings, when possible.
- Helps to plan and attend BWC community events, e.g., Parenting Group, community workshops, trainings, etc.
- Assists with research and to create written materials, e.g., tip sheets, etc.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families, and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERNSocial Media Intern
PROGRAM – Wayside Multi Service CenterProgram Address:
Wayside Multi-Service Center
127 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Number of site trainees: 1
CORI check: Required
Car needed: Preferred
Home visits: NA
Travel reimbursement: Yes
Language skills: Proficient in English, additional languages a plus.
Mandatory schedule: Includes attending however many days of preservice, number of hours/days & mandatory meetings
Program description and training opportunities:
The Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) a part of Wayside Multi Service Center in Watertown, Ma works in the community to increase wellness related to mental health, substance use prevention and racial and gender equity. The WYC and its partner coalitions in three nearby communities work with key stakeholders and other concerned people to increase positive outcomes for youth and their families. We utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) (SAMHSA) to ensure a consistent assessment process and increase capacity of the Coalition members to achieve positive outcomes. This work is shared trough social media which has become an integral part of our communication plan. Sharing ideas and resources, advertising our events and opportunities are vital to our overall success.
Social Media Interns will gain valuable experience managing content and offering consistent communication via our social media accounts. Learning how we develop prevention campaigns for youth and their caretakers will enhance understanding of the science of prevention frameworks inclusive of the public health perspective.
Internship Requirements:
Undergrad Interns are encouraged to apply
- Managing Social Media campaign(s) for Watertown Youth Coalition and its collaborative partners:
- Include Facebook/Instagram and any other appropriate sites over time.
- Posting up to 3 times a week, managing schedule of post, managing all highlights/stories for interaction/increase followers on all SM sites. Answer all messages with support from supervisors.
- Interface with Wayside Youth & Family Support Networks, Marketing and Communications Manager as needed
- Attend meetings for planning any social media campaigns.
- Be prepared to assist partners and staff by sharing each platforms functions and user benefits.
- Manage all posts, incorporate suggestions for posts by staff and partners.
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
Wayside will do the work to become an anti-racist, social justice, and advocacy organization that provides human services to children and families.
Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN
Family Networks Worcester
Worcestr, MAAddress: 151 West Boylston Dr., Worcester, MA 01606
Field instructors: 1
Number of site trainees:1
CORI check: Yes.
Car needed: Yes.
Stipends: No.
Home visits: Possible - currently remote visits
Travel reimbursement: Yes.
Preservice Orientation: Yes.
Language skills: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole are assets, though not required.
Other scheduled requirements: Includes attending preservice, number of hours/days & mandatory meetings: 20+
Description of program and training opportunities:
Family Networks is a subcontractor that works with the Department of Children and Families to put in-home service to help stabilize families to remain intact. When children are removed, we work with DCF to find an out of home placement that meets their needs including Foster Care and Group Care. Once the service/ placement is identified then Family Networks is responsible for ensuring effective treatment for the children and families.
• Shadow with service coordinator to attend meetings weekly; exposure to DCF contracted services and other systems (CBHI system, DMH system, DCF contracted services)
• Gain a better understanding of the DCF system and service available to children and families
• Work on an independent project to help DCF/ Family Networks with resources and structuring resources
Internship Requirements:
• Seeking Bachelor’s degree and have an interest in human service field.
• Proficient with all communication platforms and various Microsoft programs
• Valid driver’s license required and working vehicle
About Wayside: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and our local communities. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with 19 program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults and families each year.
Wayside staff and clinicians provide community trainings in schools, to mental health providers and in collaboration with community partners. Wayside is a teaching and training facility that provides graduate and undergraduate students with internships and clinical placement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Mission Statement: Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy. Wayside is committed to representing the communities we serve by reflecting our diverse population and its needs in our workforce. We place the highest priority on providing quality care and promoting social justice values that empower youth, families and our staff. Successful candidates are expected to be engaged in Wayside’s commitment to DEI.
Wayside is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, Bicultural, & LGBTQ+ applicants strongly encouraged to apply! To view and apply for internship opportunities go to: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wayside/Site/CLIENTCAREERINTERN