HIBH Undergraduate Intern

The New York Foundling offers an interdisciplinary internship experience spanning the Home of Integrated Behavioral Health (HIBH) and the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection, providing students with exposure to community-based mental health care, child welfare advocacy, and prevention-focused programming. The internship emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to supporting minoritized youth and families affected by systemic inequities, adversity, and child welfare involvement. The position includes a hybrid structure, with in-person experiences at the HIBH clinic in East Harlem and remote participation in Fontana Center programming.

The Home of Integrated Behavioral Health (HIBH) is a nationally recognized, award-winning community mental health clinic that provides culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and families. Interns will primarily observe and support the HIBH Psychiatry Service, which collaborates with multiple evidence-based treatment programs across the Foundling.

The Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection, founded in 1997 and named for pioneering child abuse pediatrician Dr. Vincent J. Fontana, advances the Foundling’s mission through research, professional training, public education, and policy advocacy aimed at preventing child maltreatment and strengthening child welfare systems.

Provide clinically oriented part-time, unpaid summer internship related to children's mental health for current New York University undergraduate student as we are an affiliate clinical site via formal affiliation agreement.

• Support administrative tasks within the HIBH Psychiatry Service
• Assist with updating clinical and operational materials, including the psychiatry service manual and educational resources
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings such as clinical planning conferences, supervision, coaching sessions, and program committee meetings
• Contribute to development and dissemination of educational content and training materials for partner organizations and public audiences
• Gain exposure to evidence-based practices including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Identity & Acceptance Therapy (IAT), and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
• Assist with program development and administrative tasks in support of child welfare education and advocacy initiatives
• Engage in professional learning opportunities related to trauma, child welfare, prevention science, and culturally responsive mental health care
• Receive supervision and mentorship for a potential CAMS-related research project (e.g., literature review, poster, or presentation)

• current undergraduate student with New York University affiliation
• **Knowledge & Interest**: Demonstrated strong interest in children's mental health
• **Interpersonal Skills**: The ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
• **Computer Skills**: Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Data entry systems (e.g. Connections, Electronic Health Record).
• **Communication Skills**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• **Cultural Competence**: Sensitivity and adaptability in working with diverse populations, respecting cultural differences, and tailoring interventions accordingly.
• **Adaptability and Flexibility**: Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, methodologies, and feedback from supervision
• **Research Skills**: Experience with or understanding of research methodologies, which can be beneficial for evidence-based practice and contributing to research projects.