Cross-Site Mental Health Intern, Boston, United States 50 views

Organization: Partners In Health (PIH)
Country: United States
City: Boston
Office: PIH HQ Boston
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Description
Position Title: Cross Site Mental Health Intern
Reports to : Cross-Site Mental Health Program Coordinator
Location: Boston, Remote
General Responsibilities : The Partners In Health ( PIH ) Cross Site Mental Health Intern will be responsible for supporting aspects of the PIH Cross- Site Mental Health team’s work, specifically in the areas of communications, writing, training, monitoring & evaluation, graphic design, and/or data visualization . The ideal candidate for this position will have an interest or background in the field of global mental health, strong administrative or project management skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while producing high quality work, and will be comfortable working with, collaborating, and coordinating with culturally diverse colleagues. Experience living and / or working in resource-limited settings is preferred. Ideally, we would like to find a n intern who can stay with the team through December 2022, with a minimum commitment of at least 6 months . The intern will report to the Cross-Site Mental Health Program Coordinator .
Responsibilities may include :
Assisting with communications projects including maintaining various mental health program materials and webpages, and editing materials as needed.
Supporting the update of a mental health service implementation package , including project planning, graphic design, training and curriculum, and/or writing as needed.
Assisting with existing monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement projects of the PIH Mental Health team, with a particular focus on visualizations and documenting impact.
Supporting training and curriculum development projects with various PIH sites
Supporting with content development and dissemination for donor deliverables.
Participating in weekly Mental Health team meetings and cross-site learning seminars.
Availability to commit at least 10 -15 hours/week .
Qualifications :
Students with an interest in mental health, global health pursuing Associate, Bachelors, or Masters degrees or professionals with 1-3 years’ relevant experience in the field will be considered.
Passionate about community building, sustainability and instilling a community-based approach to global mental health. Formal experience with public mental health services, program management, communications, data visualization is seen as an asset.
Formal experience with PowerBI , Adobe Creative Cloud , and/or Esri ArcGIS/ StoryMaps is strongly desirable.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and team collaboration platforms. Must have access to a consistent internet connection. Laptop will be provided .
Knowledge of Spanish considered an asset, but not necessary.
Ability to prioritize and take initiative on multiple and complicated tasks. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute in a team setting. Exemplary interpersonal skills and a bility to build relationships with a wide variety of constituents, culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
Ab ility to take initiative and work independently while working remotely.
P atience, a positive attitude, and flexibility a must.
Interest in social justice and PIH’s mission.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.