Social Work Intern - HIBH

The NY Foundling’s Home of Integrated Behavioral Health provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services for youth ages 0–21 and their families. Our services include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychiatric care when indicated. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and disruptive behaviors.

All services are offered with no copay, regardless of insurance or immigration status, ensuring equitable access for all families. Our flagship clinic is in East Harlem (109 E. 115th Street, New York, NY 10029), with a satellite clinic in Downtown Brooklyn (111 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201).

In addition to clinical services, HIBH provides free gender-affirming clothing, wellness supplies, and a range of workshops and community events designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the community.

We are currently seeking a 2nd-year MSW intern for Fall 2026/Spring 2027.

Learning opportunities for interns may include the following:

Micro Practice 

• Conduct comprehensive client intakes which include administering mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma (ie GAD7, PHQ9, CPSS-V, Vanderbilt Assessment, etc.)
• Provide supportive counseling to a caseload of 4-8 youth (and their birth/chosen and/or foster families depending on case needs).
• This may include individual therapy, dyadic (parent and child), and collateral (parent-only) sessions.
• Co-facilitate at least 1 youth and/or parent support groups

Macro and Mezzo Practice

• Develop and facilitate workshops & community events
• Opportunities to attend community coalition meetings & community events on behalf of the agency/program
• Conduct community outreach to recruit new families

*Specific student assignments will be determined in collaboration with the practicum instructor, task supervisor, and student. Assignments will be based on the student’s skill level, learning needs, interests, and the current program needs.

Supervision and Training

• Weekly one-hour individual supervision with a SIFI-certified practicum instructor.
• Weekly interdisciplinary team meeting with clinical staff and psychiatry (Wednesdays at 11:00 AM; optional but strongly encouraged).
• Optional biweekly group supervision.
• Monthly department-wide didactic training series (topics vary).
  
  

• current social work student 
• Strong interest in working with youth and families.
• Foundational understanding of trauma, intersectionality, and their impact on lived experience.
• Commitment to anti-racist, affirming, and culturally responsive practice, including work with LGBTQIA+ youth.
• Ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, and caregivers across diverse backgrounds.
• Creativity and flexibility in clinical interventions.
• Comfort with (or willingness to learn) evidence-based practices and structured interventions.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage time, documentation, and a small caseload effectively.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (priority languages include English, Spanish, ASL, and French), though not required.
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