Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness Intern

Job Description

The Center was established in December 2022 in response to the growing need for evidence-based, effective, and meaningful behavioral health resources. The Center aims to promote and coordinate behavioral health and wellness programming across Boston, envisioning a community where all can achieve their ideal behavioral health and wellness through trauma-informed and intersectional approaches, and reduce inequities by addressing barriers that impede this vision.

The Behavioral Health Resource and Communications Intern will play an essential role in expanding and maintaining the Center's online behavioral health resource hub. The intern will work closely with the Communications department (biweekly) to ensure the content is current, accessible, and representative of Boston's diverse communities.

Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy

Review and update behavioral health resource listings on the Center's website Research and recommend new resources relevant to mental health, crisis support, and wellness services Assist in uploading newly translated materials and ensuring formatting is web-ready and accessible Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent visual branding and message clarity Support the organization and categorization of downloadable materials, including graphics and PDFs Track community feedback and website analytics (as applicable) to identify needs or gaps in resources Help draft brief descriptions, summaries, or blurbs for new resources Attend biweekly check-ins with the Communications department and weekly supervision meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social
  determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial
  justice and health equity.
• Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.

Shift

Hours Per Week: 25

Length: 10 Weeks

Pay Range

$20 / hr