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Boston Children's Hospital · 1 day ago

Inpatient Psychiatry Intern- Summer 2026 COACH College Program

Boston

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Boston Children's Hospital is committed to providing quality care and fostering an inclusive working environment. The COACH internship program offers college students hands-on experience in behavioral health, where they will engage patients in supervised activities and support staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment.

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Responsibilities

Engage patients in approved, supervised activities

Support staff in maintaining a calm, therapeutic environment

Complete observation or safety check documentation

Attend supervision meetings, huddles, or educational sessions as assigned

Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding

Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities

Qualification

Child/adolescent developmentProfessional boundariesPatient engagementRespect for patientsFeedback acceptance

Required

You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients and families

Demonstrate respect for patients and families

Accept feedback openly and apply guidance from supervisors

Engage youth in a developmentally appropriate manner

You have a basic understanding of child and adolescent development