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School Based Health Centers Internship - MSW

CompanyBoston Public Health Commission
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will provide clinical support under the supervision of a licensed clinician while coordinating care with host schools, health providers, and families. They will participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly team psychiatric consultations to support the youth of Boston.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
897
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We 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. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day. Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact. As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston. We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
About the Role

Description of internship.  BPHC School Based Health Centers partner with local graduate schools of social work to provide a clinical field placement under the supervision of a licensed clinician.  Interns will learn the practical application of clinical theory and techniques while coordinating with host schools, SBHC health providers and families.  Interns receive weekly individual supervision, monthly team psychiatric consultation and a rich clinical experience working with the youth of Boston.  This is not a paid internship.  

 

Qualifications
Must be active student at local graduate schools of social work to provide a clinical field placement under the supervision of a licensed clinician.   

 

Key Skills
Clinical Social WorkCase ManagementClinical SupervisionPsychiatric ConsultationYouth CounselingClinical Theory ApplicationInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation