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Clinical Intern
CompanyFAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC
LocationProvidence
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Provide diagnostic assessments and Trauma Systems Therapy to children and families who have experienced trauma. Offer counseling services, support to foster families, and emergency crisis intervention as needed.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
261
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130-year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home, and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting-edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield, and North Smithfield.
If you need help and this is an emergency, please contact 9-1-1. If you are looking for services for yourself or someone you know, please contact the Intake Department of Family Service of Rhode Island at 401-331-1350. Intake workers can help you understand what programs and services may be available to you at Family Service of Rhode Island.”
About the Role
Job DetailsJob Location: Thurbers Ave - Providence, RI 02905Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayFSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!
Position Summary: Responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, short and long-term Trauma Systems Therapy treatment approach that addresses both the systems that impact children and the families who have experienced trauma, as well as the wellbeing of individual children through counseling services for clients and their birth and foster families. Provides support and guidance to foster families. Provides emergency crisis intervention/assessment as needed.
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a Masters Degree program in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required.
Must have a Bachelors Degree and be enrolled in an accredited Masters of Social Work, or other graduate counseling program.
Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!
Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.
Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
Qualifications
Key Skills
Diagnostic AssessmentsTrauma Systems TherapyCounseling ServicesCrisis InterventionCase ManagementFamily SupportClinical Assessment
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
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