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About the Role

This is an unpaid, part-time internship within the Selective Mutism Service team, designed to provide supervised, hands-on learning experiences in children's mental health. Interns will participate in structured training, observation, and guided practice with children with selective mutism in the Brave Buddies Program. All activities are educational, with licensed staff maintaining responsibility for clinical services.

Responsibilities

Attend and actively participate in all required training, preparation, and program sessions
Engage fully in educational and training activities and demonstrate openness to feedback
Apply skills learned in training during supervised program activities for educational purposes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in psychology, education, human services or related field.
Prior experience working with children and young adults and/or in a clinical setting.
Passion for the Child Mind Institute's mission.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle conflict and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Professional demeanor with the ability to work collaboratively with families, clinicians, senior leadership, and staff.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and adapt to patient needs.
Positive, energetic attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills

Location

NYC headquarters

Work Type

Unpaid
Part-time
Internship
On-site

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress)

Salary/Compensations

Unpaid

Benefits

Supervised, hands-on learning experiences
Structured training
Observation of licensed clinicians
Implementation of foundational behavioral techniques
Assistance with stipend and college credit documentation

About the Company

Dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
Leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health.
Provides gold-standard evidence-based care.
Delivers educational resources to millions of families each year.
Trains educators in underserved communities.
Develops breakthrough treatments.

Equal Opportunity

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
In compliance with California law, prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other category protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
In New York, extend this prohibition to include status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL).
Dedicated to ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.