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Internships Available with The Johnson Center – Spring 2022

 

Research Intern

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is a non-profit organization that provides supports and services to children with autism, developmental delays and other special needs. We serve children and families from all over the country and have a diverse and active research program. We are looking for a dedicated intern to help with data collection and entry, study promotion, and more.

We are looking for a student who is willing to take initiative, meet deadlines, has good attention to detail, and can work with multiple clinicians and professionals to execute their plans. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, work closely with professionals, families, and children in both a clinical and nonclinical setting, and be an integral part of our team.

Schedule is flexible; office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, with very limited evening and weekend hours and some remote work possible.

Interested students can email info@johnson-center.org with a resume and references or call 512.732.8400.

Clinical Intern

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is a non-profit organization that provides supports and services to children with autism, developmental delays and other special needs. We serve children and families from all over the country and have multi-disciplinary clinic that provides diagnostic and assessment services, counseling, feeding therapy, behavioral therapy, and nutrition and medical intervention and support.

We are looking for a student who has an interest in childhood development and the clinical treatment and supports provided to children with developmental disorders and their families. The right student is eager to learn and be a part of the overall process of providing meaningful support and therapeutic intervention. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about multi-disciplinary care.

Schedule is flexible; office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, with very limited evening and weekend hours.

Interested students can email info@johnson-center.org with a resume and references or call 512.732.8400.

Administrative and Community Outreach Intern

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is a non-profit organization that provides supports and services to children with autism, developmental delays and other special needs. We serve children and families from all over the country. We host a number of of community events and educational opportunities for families and professionals, including holiday events, educational webinars, and onsite workshops. We are looking for a dedicated intern to help plan, promote, and support these critical events and classes, including webinars and social media outreach.

We are looking for a student who is willing to take initiative, meet deadlines, has good attention to detail, and can work with multiple clinicians and professionals to execute their plans. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, work closely with professionals, families, and children in both a clinical and nonclinical setting, and be an integral part of our team.

Schedule is flexible; office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, with very limited evening and weekend hours (for events).

Interested students can email info@johnson-center.org with a resume and references or call 512.732.8400.

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Health Communications Social Media Internship with Resilient Georgia – Spring 2022

 

About Resilient Georgia:

Our mission at Resilient Georgia is to lead a state-wide coalition to develop a closely aligned trauma-informed public and private network working toward a united vision to create a birth through 26 year-old integrated behavioral health system. This includes the use of essential tools such as education/teaching/training, workforce development, policy strengthening, practice research, and evaluation. Resilient Georgia is among the only organizations focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention and increasing trauma-informed awareness and care delivery through statewide coalitions.

Organization Contacts:

Emily Anne Vall, Executive Director, evall@resilientga.org

Neha Mehta Khanna, Director, Strategy & Operations, nkhanna@resilientga.org (BDP Children & Society 2005 Alum & Former BDP Alumni Mentor)

Health Communications Social Media Internship Details:

Our Health Communications Social Media Intern will help to build and shape a visitor’s experience with our social media channels to help further Resilient Georgia’s ability to share our work, highlight innovation and partnerships, and promote best practice resources and training. The intern will work closely with the Executive Director & Director, Strategy & Operations to receive weekly strategic input & guidance, and to ensure that all design and content aligns with Resilient Georgia’s communication objectives, vision & mission.

Social Media Responsibilities:

  • Ideate, create and post content to different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube)
  • Plan and adhere to content calendars to schedule posts on different social media platforms
  • Track user traffic and assess user response to different content posted
  • Plan social media campaigns to reach a wider audience and increase awareness
  • Align social media content across all communications channels including newsletter, website, and blog posts
  • Increase online interaction and engagement with state and national partners and stakeholders

To Apply:

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Resilient Georgia’s Executive Director and Director, Strategy & Operations (contact information above).

Additional Information:

Number of hours per week: 10-20

Location: Remote

Compensation: $15/hour

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Internship with the Jed Foundation – Spring 2022

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About The Jed Foundation

JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding and action for young adult mental health.

S2i Intern

The Mental Health Strategic Impact Initiative (S2i) is a think-and-do tank that seeks to transform mental health for all. With a focus on centering  the expertise of people of color and people with lived experience of mental health conditions in all of its work, S2i advances collaborative and strategic interventions by generating new ideas, incubating projects, creating opportunities for cross-sector learning, and facilitating philanthropic investment in mental health and adjacent sectors (such as the criminal justice system, housing/homelessness systems, etc.).

For general information on S2i, please visit our website.  To see an example of an S2i project, please see From Harm to Health: Centering Racial Equity and Lived Experience in Mental Health Crisis Response.

Key Responsibilities

The S2i intern will be a respected team member responsible for supporting S2i’s core leadership team and our network. The intern will be expected to display a high level of maturity and discretion to work effectively with senior level-professionals and national experts. The intern’s specific job duties will include providing research, writing, and administrative support:

Research
  • Conducting research to track key policy/ practice changes in mental health
  • Reading relevant reports/ materials to create annotated bibliographies
  • Tracking trends and collecting data on philanthropic investment in mental health
Writing 
  • Completing brief background research summaries for papers and meetings
  • Assisting with organizing citations, biographies, and other writing support
  • Co-writing the S2i Monthly Update newsletter
Administration/ Coordination
  • Organizing and expanding the S2i digital library
  • Providing logistical coordination and other support for meetings/ convenings
  • Attending and supporting S2i’s network of experts/ Advisory Committee meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

  • Prior experience synthesizing complex information, conducting literature reviews, and creating annotated bibliographies
  • Professional and/or research writing and communications experience preferred but not essential
  • Able to work independently with strong time and self-management skills
  • Strong computer skills inclusive of virtual meeting/ sharing platforms and social media platforms
  • Applicants of color, especially those with lived experience of mental health conditions are strongly encouraged to apply
Education:
  • Pursuing or obtained a Bachelors and/or Masters in a relevant field.
Interest in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
 
Other:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Quick learner
  • Good communication skills
  • Maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner
  • Collaborative
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Must have experience working with MS Office Suite, Google, navigating various platforms

Internship Details

  • This is a 3-month fall internship opportunity with a potential to be extended.
  • The internship is for 5-10 hours a week and pays $15/hr.
  • This part-time internship can fulfill the intern’s formal education program by integrating coursework and the receipt of academic credit, if required.
  • A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training program or completion of the intern’s schooling.

To Apply

Please apply online by October 22, 2021. This position is fully remote.