Internship Opportunities:

The Child Witness to Violence Project has a diverse staff including social workers, licensed psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, early childhood specialists, an attorney, and a consulting developmental and behavioral pediatrician. Internship opportunities are available for second year graduate students in social work and mental health programs.

Prerequisites
The internship training experience is especially well-suited for 2nd year master's level students with interests in working with young children (0-8) and families affected by domestic violence and/or community violence using a range of treatment modalities that include parent/child psychotherapy, play therapy, family therapy, and parent guidance. We are particularly interested in working with students who have some previous experience in early child development and/or domestic violence programs, are able to devote 20-24 hours each week for a full academic year, and are interested in working with diverse ethnic populations. Our program serves a multicultural, inner city population and therefore, applications from students whose ethnic/cultural background and language skills reflect that of our clientele are strongly encouraged.

Internship Description
In addition to carrying a clinical caseload, trainees will receive weekly individual supervision and participate in training/seminars on pertinent clinical topics. Trainees will also have an opportunity to participate in clinical team meetings, case presentation, and our intake clinic. Other training opportunities may be available based on a trainee's interests and availability of staff to coordinate such activities.

How to Apply
Letters of interest must be received by February 28th of the year prior to the internship. For further information contact Maxine Weinreb, Ed.D. at 617-414-3662 or Maxine.Weinreb@bmc.org.

Volunteer or Student Intern Research Opportunities:

There are opportunities for volunteers interested in gaining research experience in the area of young children and domestic violence. Duties include conducting literature searches, data entry, and helping to maintain clinical and research databases. Volunteers/interns may attend training workshops and literature seminars. Current projects include our participation in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and evaluation of Child-Parent Psychotherapy with children aged 0-6. Other current areas of interest include the clinical presentation of toddlers and preschoolers who have been exposed to violence and traumatic loss

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are occasionally available through the Project an include the following:

1. Marketing support - Currently, volunteers are needed to market and/or sell greeting cards created by children for The Child Witness to Violence Project .

2. Clerical support - Volunteers are needed periodically to help organize and fold mass mailings.

3. Wish List support - Currently we have a need for financial support to purchase children's furniture, therapeutic games and toys.

Contact maxine.weinreb@bmc.org for further information