Intern

Vinfen offers internships within our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division, providing experiential learning opportunities by working alongside teams that deliver community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and behavioral health needs. Internship duties vary by position but include opportunities to explore human services, social work, and the day-to-day work of mental health professionals. Typical internships last 3 to 6 months and may take place at one or multiple Vinfen locations, depending on internship goals.

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen’s 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 200 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teams providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and behavioral health needs
• Gain hands-on experience in human services and social work
• Explore the practical, day-to-day responsibilities of mental health professionals
• Duties vary by position and may include participation in multiple Vinfen locations based on internship goals

Qualifications

• Earning college credit and working toward a collegiate degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with virtual conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to attend and complete in-person meetings and responsibilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Cultural sensitivity and compassion
• Reliability, flexibility, and a desire to learn
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Willingness to sign and follow the terms of a non-disclosure agreement
• Able to successfully pass a CORI and a multistate background check

Benefits

• Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan (no employee contribution required) plus an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate medical, dental, and vision plans for employees working 30+ hours per week, with a generous employer contribution toward medical insurance
• Employer-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance (no cost to you)
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional voluntary coverage
• Flexible spending reimbursement accounts (health and dependent care)
• Voluntary term, whole life, accident, and critical care insurance
• Generous paid time off for employees working 20+ hours per week:
  • 15 days of vacation per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 10 sick days per year
  • 3 personal days per year
• Educational assistance and remission programs
• $500 employee referral bonus with no annual cap
• Other benefits, including discounted YMCA memberships and access to discounted movie tickets

Pay

Starting from USD $20.00/hour.