Anchor Academy – Berkley Campus is a special education, therapeutic day school that specializes in trauma-informed services for students ages 10-22 with complex trauma histories, mental health issues, educational challenges, and/or behavioral difficulties. Anchor Academy offers students a supportive environment that addresses their education, clinical, pre-vocational, recreational and behavioral needs. Individual, group, nursing, and milieu counseling are provided.
During Your Internship You Will:
- Carry a caseload of 3-4 students and provide individual counseling through the ARC model and trauma-informed lens
- Work with students toward their individualized IEP/treatment goals and track progress
- Co-lead psychoeducational clinical groups
- Collaborate with students, school districts, caregivers and community providers
- Provide in-the-moment crisis management when needed
- Complete all documentation related to case management, IEP development and data tracking
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
- You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non-profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
- Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.
Requirements:
- Minimum working towards a Master’s degree in the social work or psychology field (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT). We will accept 1st or 2nd year students.
- Both LICSW and LMHC supervision available/supervision by an LICSW/LMHC.
- Our program has availability for the full academic school year of August/September through May (2025 and 2026).
- Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.
- Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person’s contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.