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  • Internship Opportunities

    If you are a Master’s level student looking to help improve our community and grow professionally, while destigmatizing mental health in the black and brown community, then keep reading because this is for you!!

    Join our team of competent and compassionate professional clinicians of color and culturally responsive clinicians as a Master’s-Level Student in an Outpatient Setting providing virtual and in-person therapy.

    Outpatient Intern provides supervised services to Serene Way clients across the lifespan via outcome-driven, evidence-based psychotherapy and social-emotional skills training and support. Services are delivered in a variety of settings and modalities, including the clinic, schools, outreach community locations, or via telehealth platforms. Clinical services include comprehensive assessments, individual, couple, family, and group therapy, and coordination with other service providers as indicated. Interns maintain a small caseload, under close supervision of a licensed clinician, interns participate in weekly supervision and are able to request as needed supervision as well.

    If you are interested, please submit your completed application, resume, and writing sample to mrcbusinessconsulting@gmail.com.

    Master’s-Level Clinical Internship

    Serene Way Therapy & Wellness Center

    Make a Difference. Build Your Clinical Skills. Change Lives.

    Are you a Master’s-level student passionate about mental health, social justice, and serving diverse communities? Do you want hands-on clinical experience while receiving quality supervision from experienced clinicians?

    Serene Way Therapy & Wellness Center is seeking compassionate, motivated Master’s-level interns to join our growing team. We are a culturally responsive behavioral health practice committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care while reducing the stigma surrounding mental health in Black, Brown, immigrant, and underserved communities.

    Our internship is designed to prepare students for successful clinical careers through meaningful client experiences, comprehensive supervision, and professional development.

    Clinical Internship Overview

    Clinical interns provide supervised behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in outpatient, school-based, community, and telehealth settings.

    Interns gradually develop a clinical caseload while working closely with licensed clinicians who provide ongoing mentorship, consultation, and supervision.

    Clinical Responsibilities

    Interns may have opportunities to:

    • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
    • Develop treatment plans
    • Provide individual psychotherapy
    • Facilitate family and couples therapy
    • Co-facilitate therapeutic groups
    • Complete clinical documentation
    • Participate in case consultation
    • Coordinate care with schools, physicians, and community agencies
    • Assist with crisis intervention and safety planning
    • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
    • Observe specialized clinical interventions

    Clinical Learning Opportunities

    Depending on placement and availability, interns may gain experience in:

    • Outpatient Mental Health
    • School-Based Therapy
    • Community Mental Health
    • Telehealth Services
    • Trauma-Informed Care
    • Culturally Responsive Therapy
    • EMDR-informed treatment
    • Immigration Mental Health Evaluations
    • ADHD & Neurodiversity
    • Family Systems
    • Couples Counseling
    • Community Outreach
    • Psychoeducation Groups
    • Program Development
    • Quality Improvement Initiatives

    Supervision & Professional Development

    Serene Way believes supervision should foster growth, confidence, and clinical excellence.

    Interns receive:

    • Weekly Individual Supervision
    • Weekly Group Supervision
    • Clinical Case Consultation
    • Documentation Training
    • Evidence-Based Practice Training
    • Ethical Decision-Making Support
    • Opportunities to observe experienced clinicians
    • Professional Development Workshops
    • Exposure to Private Practice Operations
    • Insurance & Billing Education
    • Career Mentorship

    Qualifications

    Applicants should be enrolled in a Master’s program in:

    • Social Work (MSW)
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Marriage & Family Therapy
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Related Behavioral Health Programs

    Ideal candidates demonstrate:

    • Strong communication skills
    • Professionalism
    • Cultural humility
    • Initiative
    • Passion for serving diverse communities
    • Willingness to learn and receive feedback

    Internship Details

    • Hybrid, In-Person, and Telehealth Opportunities
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Academic Credit Eligible
    • Unpaid Internship

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    Grant Research & Development Internship

    Serene Way Therapy & Wellness Center

    Help Expand Access to Mental Health Services Through Grant Development

    Are you interested in nonprofit leadership, behavioral health, public health, communications, research, or community development? Do you enjoy writing, researching, and helping organizations secure funding that creates meaningful community impact?

    Serene Way Therapy & Wellness Center is seeking a Grant Research & Development Intern to support our grant writing and fundraising efforts. Working directly with the Grant Writer, interns will gain hands-on experience researching funding opportunities, developing proposals, tracking grants, and supporting initiatives that expand access to culturally responsive behavioral health services across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

    This internship is ideal for students interested in nonprofit management, public health, social work administration, communications, or organizational leadership.

    Grant Internship Responsibilities

    Grant Research

    • Identify funding opportunities from federal, state, corporate, and private foundations
    • Research funder priorities and eligibility requirements
    • Maintain grant prospect databases
    • Track application deadlines

    Grant Writing & Proposal Development

    • Assist in writing grant proposals and Letters of Inquiry (LOIs)
    • Draft compelling narratives
    • Gather organizational and program information
    • Assist with proposal budgets and supporting documentation
    • Edit and proofread grant submissions

    Grant Management & Compliance

    • Track grant submissions and reporting deadlines
    • Organize grant files and documentation
    • Assist with grant reporting and compliance
    • Maintain grant calendars and award tracking

    Program Development Support

    • Collect program data and outcomes
    • Document client success stories
    • Collaborate with clinical teams
    • Assist with evaluation and impact reporting

    Professional Development

    Interns receive direct mentorship from the Grant Writer while learning every stage of the grant development process.

    Learning opportunities include:

    • Grant prospect research
    • Grant proposal writing
    • Foundation and government funding strategies
    • Nonprofit development
    • Program evaluation
    • Budget development
    • Behavioral health funding
    • Community partnership development
    • Grant compliance and reporting

    Qualifications

    Current undergraduate or graduate students (or recent graduates) in:

    • Public Health
    • Social Work
    • Nonprofit Management
    • Communications
    • Public Administration
    • Public Policy
    • Human Services
    • Business Administration
    • English or Professional Writing
    • Related fields

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Excellent writing and research skills
    • Strong organizational abilities
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
    • Interest in behavioral health and health equity
    • Microsoft Office or Google Workspace proficiency

    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the internship, students will:

    • Understand the complete grant lifecycle
    • Develop professional grant writing skills
    • Learn nonprofit funding strategies
    • Gain experience supporting behavioral health initiatives
    • Build a portfolio of grant research and proposal development work
    • Contribute to expanding access to culturally responsive mental health care

    Internship Details

    • Hybrid (Remote/In-Person)
    • Flexible Schedule (5–10 hours/week)
    • Academic Credit Eligible
    • Unpaid Internship

    If you are interested, please submit your completed application, resume, and writing sample to mrcbusinessconsulting@gmail.com.

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