IHBS Clinical Internship (MA 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.

What You’ll Learn and Do

• Use new clinical interventions to support youth and families.
• Explore your clinical knowledge through evidence-based modalities.
• Strengthen your documentation skills and use of electronic medical records.
• Be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team supporting youth and families.
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the team to apply ABA principles in creating tailored behavior intervention plans aimed at improving skills and reducing challenging behaviors.

Why Join JRI

• JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• Positively impact the lives of children and families.
• Access to career opportunities post-internship within a large nonprofit organization that provides professional growth and advancement.
• JRI has been voted a top 100 place to work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe for 10 consecutive years and recognized as a USA Top Place to Work.
• BCBA supervision and training, including opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to support clinical growth and degree completion.
• Supervision from a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to help achieve required hours for ABA students.

Requirements

• Currently working toward a master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or a related field (2nd year students preferred).
• Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents; familiarity with trauma-informed models of treatment preferred.
• Good written and oral 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.