Are you looking for a meaningful internship that helps children and their families? 

Do you want to learn more about how to use your clinical degree and skills towards social justice in daily life?  

If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you!  

JRI’s Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. We are looking for interns working in their 2nd year of their clinical Master's degree program to join our Community Service Agency (CSA) team of Lawrence. In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting this mission. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in culturally competent, individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices. 

During Your Internship You Will: 

Why JRI? 

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. JRI offers training and use of PPE to support safety of clients and staff.
• You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families of the Lawrence region through your work at the Community Service Agency.
• You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that providers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

Requirements: 

• Minimum working towards a Bachelor's degree Or a Master’s degree or above in the mental health or social work field.
• Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. 
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.