MPIP Intern

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top 10 Employer in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. If you are a doctoral-level psychology student seeking a rigorous, community-based training experience focused on multicultural competence, evidence-based practice, and professional development, consider joining our Multicultural Psychology Internship Program (MPIP) within our Outpatient Services division.

What We Offer

• Exceptional Clinical Training – Gain hands-on experience through a structured APPIC-affiliated internship program
• Comprehensive Supervision – Receive individual supervision, training seminars, consultation, and mentorship throughout the internship year
• Multicultural Focus – Develop clinical skills while serving culturally diverse and historically underserved communities
• Evidence-Based Practice – Learn and apply a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches and interventions
• Professional Development – Build competencies in assessment, psychotherapy, case conceptualization, ethics, and integrated care
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and multidisciplinary care teams
  
  

What You’ll Do

As an MPIP Intern, you will participate in a year-long doctoral internship designed to prepare future psychologists for professional practice in community behavioral health settings.

• Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches
• Complete psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and comprehensive clinical documentation
• Participate in individual and group supervision, didactic seminars, and clinical consultations
• Conduct risk assessments and support individuals with complex behavioral health needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment and support positive outcomes
• Deliver services in outpatient clinics, community settings, and telehealth environments as appropriate
• Complete formal case presentations, research presentations, and other internship training requirements
• Develop advanced multicultural, ethical, and professional competencies through supervised practice
  
  

Who You Are

• Enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Approved by your Doctoral Program's Director of Clinical Training for internship participation
• Master's Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Completion of all required coursework and comprehensive examinations prior to internship start
• Minimum of 500 practicum hours completed; 1,000 hours preferred
• Strong interest in community mental health, multicultural psychology, and evidence-based practice
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and clinical communication skills
• Committed to serving diverse populations with cultural humility and professionalism
  
  

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Western Massachusetts. Our core values — Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork — guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another.

If you're ready to develop your clinical skills through an immersive, multicultural training experience that prepares you for a successful career in psychology, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today at www.bhnworks.org