Mental Health Advocacy and Support Program InternAt — Nested Integral Coaching Constellation

Assist with academic research, community partner organization outreach, direct client service, or digital outreach for a nonprofit that provides trauma-informed coaching and programs to people impacted by interpersonal trauma. Our internship programs are cohort-based, and you will participate on a small team of 3-6 interns with 2-3 co-supervisors per team. All interns also have the opportunity to participate in a group psychoeducation and wellness program: REPAIR. 

1. Conduct a literature review on the practices used in the REPAIR program to contribute to a research poster, research article, and/or blog post for the nonprofit. Edit and revise with peers and submit final research articles/posters for publication.
2. Create visual and written materials to represent the REPAIR program in one of several formats for community outreach (full color printed and digital flyers, social media posts, podcasts, videos, and/or slideshow presentations).
3. Develop referral partner relationships with community stakeholders to provide Medi-Cal services to justice involved populations.
4. Provide enhanced care management (ECM) services to remove barriers and increase health equity for special populations.

Training:

1. Train interns on community engagement strategies and advocacy efforts to promote mental health awareness.
2. Instruct interns on proper documentation procedures, including the creation process of visual marketing materials, grant proposals, and research articles.
3. Incorporate self-reflection exercises where intern assesses their own understanding and application of psychological terminology.
4. Hold Zoom sessions to guide and provide feedback on intern’s research, writing, designing, and outreach.
5. Provide training on basic research methods and data collection techniques to contribute to research projects within the organization.

Weekly Zoom team meetings 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Gain insight into how academic research can be integrated and applied into mental health interventions and therapeutic practices
2. Become familiar with practices and psychological processes in mental health and peer support settings.
3. Develop cultural competence and sensitivity when working with participants worldwide.
4. Participate in effective teamwork and collaboration skills by working with the team and coaches within the nonprofit organization.
5. Understand the network and standards of care involved in delivering CalAIM services to Medi-Cal members.

Application Process:

1. After submitting your resume and transcript look at the small group team options at: https://ni2c.org/repair-internship
2. On the webpage above, submit your REPAIR Internship Program Application 
3. You will be invited to a first interview for acceptance into the REPAIR Internship Program.
4. After acceptance into the internship, you will be invited to a team placement interview with your direct supervisor for the team of your choice.
5. *It is recommended to submit your application early, as some popular teams fill up far in advance of the semester.