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VOAMASS · 2 months ago

Clinical Field Placement Internship- Fall 2026

Boston,MA,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Fall

VOAMASS is a community service organization dedicated to helping individuals with substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses. The Clinical Field Placement Internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a residential treatment setting while providing therapeutic support and developing individualized action plans for residents.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Facilitate a therapeutic and supportive environment for residents to provide in-the-moment clinical intervention

Help residents develop individualized action plans focused on mental health, substance use and co-occurring symptoms with a whole-person health approach

Provide weekly individualized sessions for up to 8 residents, and group sessions for up to 16 residents

Complete documentation such as progress notes, individualized action plans, and other clinical paperwork and ensure documentation meets regulations

Attend weekly individual clinical supervision and staff meetings

Attend weekly intern meetings to discuss cases and receive additional training and supervision

Collaborate with client’s collateral contacts, the integrated team, and/or any providers working with the residents

Monitor medications and Medication Log and ensure all medications policies, including distribution and destruction are followed

Qualification

Master’s degree in mental healthClinical intervention skillsTrauma-informed treatmentWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Minimum working towards a Master's degree in the mental health field (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT)

Clinical interest in working with substance use and mental health is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred

Good written and oral communication skills

Preferred

Familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment

Benefits

Access to career opportunities post internship within our agency that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Access to opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide the necessary hours and growth in clinical skills towards degree completion

Company

VOAMASS

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts helps more than 3,000 individuals and their families annually through an array of residential and outpatient services including Residential Treatment Services, Veteran Services, Re-Entry, Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, and Independent and Assisted Living for seniors.

Founded in 1934