IHBS Clinical Internship (BA Level)

About the Role

JRI’s In-Home Behavioral Services program is a home-based service committed to assisting youth in identifying and reducing challenging behaviors. Our staff and interns work closely with the child and their family to create and implement individualized behavior plans to improve the child’s functioning. Our treatment approach is rooted in behavioral fundamentals and individualized to meet the unique needs of each child and family.

As an In-Home Behavioral Therapy Clinical Intern, you will:

• Work with a team to provide trauma-informed care to youth who present with difficult and challenging behaviors.
• Utilize home/community-based behavioral interventions to empower caregivers to manage youth’s challenging behaviors and promote positive alternatives for success.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions, developed from a positive behavioral perspective through a trauma-informed lens.
• Gain numerous skills and competencies in Behavioral Services to strengthen your existing skills.

Why JRI?

• Be part of a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• Positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Access to career opportunities post-internship within a large nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• BCBA supervision and training, including access to ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth toward degree completion.
• JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study for 10 years in a row, including this year, and recognized as a USA Top Place to Work.

Requirements

• Must be working toward a Bachelor's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related field (2nd-year students preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfort with technology and learning various electronic systems.
• Daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle and an active Driver’s License.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.