Contracted Student Intern- Office of the Chief of Staff

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking to hire an intern who will support the Office of the Chief of Staff in Central Office Boston.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):                                                                                                             

• Assist with the application of culturally linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) to key projects.                         
• Research CLAS resources
• Assist in development and conducting of needs assessments
• Review varied sources to establish baseline metrics and develop performance metrics
• Assist in development tools and resources for the central office and the field based on results of needs assessments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse population
• Ability to gather and summarize information, and to write effectively.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Period of Service:  May 27, 2025 through August 29, 2025

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: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

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