ABHC Seeks Volunteer for Committee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative's committee on substance abuse/mental health/behavioral health seeks an unpaid intern to complete an assessment of current community resources and needs. This is an opportunity to work closely with multiple community organizations and direct service programs related to mental health and substance use. The intern will work directly with the ABHC Coordinator and report to the Committee. Internship work may count towards undergraduate/graduate practicum/internship requirements.
Project Scope:
Assess existing Allston/Brighton community resources specific to mental health for the purpose of expanding the current Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force resource guide: (http://abdrugfree.org/families.html)
- Distribute questionnaire to community organizations assessing resources, needs, gaps
- Compile data
- Assess information listed in current resource guide and update as needed.
- Add newly compiled resources to current resource guide.
Requirements:
- Must be able to meet with Committee and organizations - must be located in or near Boston
- Ability to work independently to drive project forward with minimal supervision
- Flexible work schedule essential
- A general understanding of public health and the desire to learn more
- An interest in and familiarity with the Allston/Brighton community a plus
- Willingness to familiarize oneself with all documents relating to the past work of the intern's particular project
- Adherence to the confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to the work
- Computer literacy
- Current studies focused in public health/psychiatry/social work strongly desired.
Please send a current resume and a paragraph description of why your interests and skills match the position to:
Anna Leslie abhealt...@gmail.com
abhealt...@gmail.com