Undergraduate Internship at MGH/Harvard Center for School Behavioral Health at Massachusetts General Hospital

Description The Center for School Behavioral Health at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students who share our passion for supporting youth behavioral health to join us as interns in Spring 2027. Interns can expect to gain in-depth exposure to the daily operations of our iDECIDE and iCARE programs. iDECIDE is a Tier-2 substance use intervention for middle and high-school students, aimed at providing education and empowerment, and iCARE is a companion program for parents/caregivers to learn how to best support their youth. This internship is an opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the program development, implementation, and evaluation processes. Beyond iDECIDE, our team works on a variety of other program development/policy initiatives, which the intern could assist with, depending on interest and availability. This internship is on-site, at our Boston, MA office. We are located within walking distance from North Station and the Charles/MGH MBTA stops. **If you have any questions about this position, please email Luca Leschly at lleschly@mgh.harvard.edu Responsibilities Interns may work on different aspects of program development conducted at the Center. New projects may begin by the time the intern starts. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: crafting materials under the guidance of center staff, drafting communications, landscape analyses, administrative work, and other responsibilities. It is a flexible position and interns will be able to provide input on some of their duties based on their personal interests as they relate to supporting programmatic and operational needs. Qualifications Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Community Health, Pre-med, Sociology/Social Sciences, Social Work, Data Science, etc.) Interested in substance use and school-based work Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills A desire to learn in a fast-paced environment Strong/creative problem-solving skills Extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Requirements Weekday availability of at least 12 hours per week in blocks of no less than 4 hours - more availability is always welcomed. Goals After the internship, interns will be able to: Integrate research, policy and practice into content that is digestible to both a wide and general audience, and targeted audiences. Design and format effective communication for various reasons, including but not limited to the purpose of marketing, disseminating program evaluation findings. Effectively navigate the realities of working in a non-profit, research hospital environment. Possess a developed understanding of the realities of working in a non-profit work environment. If you are required to receive course credit for this position, check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit. *This is an unpaid internship. **Receiving course credit for the internship is optional