Why Children’s Services of Roxbury?
At Children’s Services of Roxbury, we’re not just offering an internship — we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. Our mission is to bring peace of mind to children and families across Massachusetts. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. If you’re looking to make a real impact and gain hands-on experience while growing with a mission-driven team, this internship is for you.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP POSITION
This unpaid, part-time second-year internship is designed for graduate students enrolled in MSW, LMHC, or LMFT programs who are completing their advanced clinical practicum. The internship provides supervised, hands-on experience delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapeutic services—individual, family, and group therapy—to students in partner school settings.
Under the guidance of licensed clinical supervisors, the School-Based Clinical Intern will build advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, crisis management, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, in alignment with academic and licensure-track requirements. This internship supports CSR’s mission of advancing effective, equitable mental health care while fostering professional development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
All responsibilities are completed under appropriate clinical supervision and consistent with second-year internship competencies.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to assigned students at designated school locations.
- Manage a caseload of up to 10 students, including conducting intakes and diagnostic evaluations under supervision.
- Deliver crisis intervention and coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Collaborate with school administration and staff to support access to services and continuity of care.
- Participate in weekly clinical supervision, administrative supervision, and staff meetings.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation compliant with agency, academic, and insurer requirements.
- Uphold confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and professional/ethical standards.
- Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to diverse students and families.
- Flexible schedule to meet school and student needs during the school day.
REQUIREMENTS
Internship Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in an accredited MSW, LMHC, or LMFT graduate program and approved for a second-year/advanced clinical internship.
- Eligible to begin practicum/internship per academic institution requirements.
- Interest in school-based mental health services with children and adolescents.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice.
- Willingness to obtain Massachusetts CBHI CANS certification
- Strong clinical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to attend school sites in person two days per week, and the CSR office on Wednesdays.
- Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- One year minimum of prior clinical or field experience in culturally diverse youth-focused behavioral health or educational settings.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
- Familiarity with Wraparound program models, CBHI services, or school-based interdisciplinary collaboration.
SUPERVISION & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Weekly individual supervision provided by licensed clinicians (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
- Weekly administrative supervision by Intern Admin Managers.
- Weekly group supervision sessions.
- Opportunities to meet academic field education and licensure-track competencies.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration within school and community-based behavioral health settings.
- Access to internal trainings and professional development opportunities.
As part of your application, you will be asked to include the following documents
- Recommendation letter(s) upload and/or
- Reference contact information (3 professional references)
ABOUT CSR
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is one of Massachusetts’ largest Black-led nonprofits, providing holistic services to more than 6,000 children and families annually. CSR fosters a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where interns and staff are supported in their growth and valued as integral members of the team. CSR is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.