Clinical Intern - Mattapan Residential

Mission Statement The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Program Overview: Entre Familia: Entre Familia is a 6-to-12-month residential substance use treatment program that provides bilingual/bicultural, gender-specific, substance use disorder treatment to pregnant and postpartum women and their children. The program serves pregnant and postpartum women and their children has the capacity to serve up to 19 women and 26 children. Transitions: Transitions is a short-term, residential Transitional Support Services (TSS) program serving adults of all genders living with alcohol and/or substance use disorders and is funded and licensed by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), Department of Public Health (DPH).

The program has the capacity to serve up to 65 individuals. Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and motivated interns to join our team as Social Work Interns. This internship provides a structured and supervised learning environment for students pursuing Master’s in Social Work or related graduate level behavioral health fields. Interns will gain hands-on experience working with diverse populations through both individual case management and group facilitation, using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.

Key Responsibilities: Maintain a small caseload (1–4 clients) for individualized case management by providing: Collaborate with clients to complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans Ongoing counseling and case management including aftercare services Crisis intervention and referral services to mental health services Psychoeducation education Clinical documentation, reporting, and record keeping Provide individual case management services using harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused modalities Facilitate 2–4 weekly therapeutic groups incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Theory, and Stages of Change Deliver both structured, evidence-based and process-oriented group sessions Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and documentation standards as per 42 CFR Part II, HIPAA, Department of Public Health (DPH), and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) policies Learn and apply laws and professional standards related to client confidentiality Engage in ongoing evaluation, assessment, and intervention strategies with individuals and groups Participate in regular supervision and training to support skill development and preparation for future licensure Learning Outcomes: Gain real-world experience using psychological theories and therapeutic frameworks including Harm Reduction, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing (MI) Group Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Narrative Therapy Learn a general understanding of the continuum of care for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.

Develop a professional clinical language for documentation Learn best practices in ethical and legal standards for clinical work Strengthen ability to work effectively with diverse populations and within a multidisciplinary team Receive supervision aligned with educational and licensure requirements