Student Intern Undergrad - WM Child Youth and Families - (240004R7)
The Department of Mental Health is seeking to hire an intern who will support the Western Area (WMA) Child Youth and Families Division. The project will consist of reviewing treatment plans for selected types of services and interviewing families and youth regarding their experience with those services, with an eye toward how treatment plans reflect family preferences and goals, as well as the relationship between stated goals and services delivered. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to engage well with parents and youth over video and in person. Preferably, the intern will also have the ability to develop tools for gathering and synthesizing data and will be able to create reports using the information collected.
Preferred Qualifications
Period of Service: May 28, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Additional Information:
Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
The salary for this position is $18 an hour.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.
Pre-Hire Process
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines,
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
: United States-Massachusetts-Northampton-1 Prince Street
: Unclassified
: Department of Mental Health
: Full-time
: Day
: Apr 25, 2024, 8:40:03 PM
: 1
: 18.00 - 18.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: William Herbert - 6173488473
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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