Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Internship Opportunities

The Child Witness to Violence Project team provides outpatient therapy for children, ages birth-17, impacted by exposure to violence or abuse, traumatic grief, immigration-related trauma, and other forms of acute trauma.

The CWVP offers internship opportunities for graduate students in social work, psychology and other mental health programs.

Prerequisites

The CWVP internship training experience is well-suited for master’s-level students with at least one year of previous internship or experience working with children exposed to trauma or working in early childhood. Interested applicants should:

  • Have a strong desire to work with children (0-17) and families affected by domestic violence, community violence, or other potentially-traumatic events
  • Hold an interest in learning and using a range of treatment modalities, including child-parent psychotherapy, play therapy, family therapy, and caregiver guidance
  • Be able to devote 20-24 hours per week for a full academic year or 16 hours for a full calendar year; and
  • Possess interest in working with diverse populations

CWVP serves a multicultural, urban population. Students whose ethnic/cultural background and language skills reflect that of our clients are strongly encouraged to apply.

Internship Description

In addition to providing therapy to children and families impacted by trauma, trainees will receive weekly individual supervision and will participate in training and seminars on pertinent clinical topics. In addition, trainees participate in clinical team meetings, present case formulations to multidisciplinary audiences, and engage in CWVP’s weekly intake clinic. Other training opportunities may be available based on a trainee’s interests and availability of staff to coordinate.

How to Apply

Resumes and cover letters must be received by January 17th, 2025. Please email all resumes and cover letters to Ashley Schiffmiller, Senior Grant & Administrative Program Manager, at ashley.schiffmiller@bmc.org.  

All applicants should receive a confirmation email within one week after submitting their resume and cover letter.