Trauma Center Master Level Macro Internship – Flexible Start Date - Fall 20 at Riverside Community Care

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Suicide Prevention, Postvention, Critical Incident Response, Psychological First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, Systems-Level Initiatives, Workflow Development, Training Delivery, Response Coordination, Community Engagement

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Trauma Center Master Level Macro Internship – Flexible Start Date - Fall 2026 Seeking Master’s-level interns to join our team at the Riverside Trauma Center! This opportunity is ideal for students currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Public Health (MPH), or a related field who are seeking a Macro Internship. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in suicide prevention, postvention, and critical incident response within a fast-paced, community-based setting. Interns will work alongside experienced clinicians and responders, contributing to training, response coordination, and systems-level initiatives that support individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by traumatic events. This role includes a clinical lens but does not include the provision of therapy or clinical hours applicable toward clinical track or licensure requirements. As a Trauma Center Intern, you will: • Support responses to suicide-related incidents and other traumatic events by assisting with on-site, telephonic, and virtual services • Observe, learn from, and contribute to structured interventions, including Psychological First Aid, trauma-informed group support, and consultation/referral processes • Assist in the development and refinement of workflows and protocols for high-risk industries related to suicide prevention and postvention • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support coordinated, trauma-informed response efforts • Support the delivery and adaptation of trainings on suicide prevention, postvention, trauma-informed care, and workforce wellness • Contribute to thought leadership and content development that advances best practices in the field • Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision; bring insights and questions for discussion • Assist with documentation and preparation of reports related to response and training activities Schedule: Flexible, Monday–Friday (16–24 hours per week) Please note that this internship is unpaid. Our Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a motivated, thoughtful, and adaptable individual with a strong interest in trauma, suicide prevention, and systems-level work. The ideal candidate is eager to learn in a dynamic environment and is comfortable engaging with diverse communities and professional partners. Riverside values compassion, collaboration, equity, and innovation. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is excited to contribute to meaningful, community-based work. If you are interested in gaining hands-on experience in trauma response, prevention, and systems-level impact, we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to supporting individuals and communities in times of critical need.

Responsibilities

Support responses to suicide-related incidents and traumatic events through on-site and virtual services. Assist in developing prevention protocols and delivering trauma-informed trainings for high-risk industries.