What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor Intern position at Family Service Association - Fall River?
We are currently accepting applications for an unpaid MHC Internship for spring 2026 at our Family Resource Center (FRC). The MHC Intern shall support the FRC Clinician and CRA team in conducting trauma-informed intakes, screening, assessment functions and Family Support Plans for Family Members experiencing CRA-related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
**Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI, SORI, & CPS check.**
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Have a willingness and ability to work with the SED, DMH and DCF populations.
- Arrange for the collection of relevant information regarding the family’s story, current situation, and family strengths and needs.
- Responsible for supporting the completion of the modified CANS as well as other identified supplemental behavioral needs assessments
- Oversee the development of the Family Support Plan
- Fulfill reporting requirements of the department as well as required FRC documentation
- Work with all Family Members who are involved with the FRC; however, Family Members experiencing CRA-related issues are prioritized for services.
- Make referrals to other resources, agencies, clinics and hospitals as needed.
- Facilitate FRC family and youth groups.
- Respond to reasonable expectations of Agency and/or supervisor.
- Understand and demonstrate commitment to agency mission, values, and philosophy in performing skills specific to role.
- Maintain all ethical and legal requirements of the Agency.
- Must meet with the Clinical Supervisor for supervision as needed.
- Maintains standards of confidentiality
- Focuses on understanding and meeting family needs.
- Maintains positive work relationships in a respectful and collaborative manner.
- Maintains good communication with others ensuring others have necessary information.
- Actively works toward organizational improvement and professional growth.
**Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI, SORI, & CPS check.**
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.