The Department of Mental Health is seeking to hire an intern who will support the Northeast Area (NEA) in:

·         Collecting, analyzing, and comparing demographic and socioeconomic information for the DMH's services in the Northeast Area (NEA) and identifying gaps in our service delivery based on this data and developing a framework for engagement of the identified underserved populations.

·         Research and develop an independent living skills assessment to be used as a tool for transition planning for youth and young adults served by the DMH’s NEA; and identify and address staff and/or provider training needs to implement/incorporate the assessment tool as needed.

·         Assess and make recommendations for the DMH NEA SharePoint Site for forms and other relevant content

·         Work with the Director of Program Management to identify needs and modernize tracking and data systems relative to clinical risk reviews, Mental Illness/Problematic Sexual Behavior (MI/PSB), and other consultations, and service authorization practices to be in better alignment with and allow for better synergy for supporting the DMH NEA client population.

An ideal candidate for this position, would be an intern who can juggle a few different projects at once, with different deadlines, and will be solution-focus when they run into an barriers.

Preferred Qualifications

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Period of Service:

May 26, 2026 through September 04, 2026

Additional Information:

Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.

All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.

The salary for this position is $19- $27 an hour.

Hours 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.