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Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island

Behavioral Health Clinical Intern

Mental Health TherapyInternship

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Hope Street - Providence, RI 02904
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Education Level: High School
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job
  • Shift: DayFSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary

We care about the individuals and families living within our community and it is our priority to ensure access to services as soon as possible. The person in this internship role operates as a Behavioral Health Clinical Intern within our CCBHC.

As part of our team, this person has opportunity to gain clinical experience with individuals and families across the lifespan. Interns also assist CCHBC staff with directing, coordinating, and managing care and services, under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.

Qualifications

Participating in an accredited college or university, majoring in human services, social work, mental health counseling, or public and social services academic program Incorporating authenticity, empathy, and humanity into daily practice Providing care that is respectful, empowering, and responsive to the person receiving services Demonstrating communication and conversational skills that inspire trust and consistency Requirements: Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance Ability to communicate effectively This position may require office and community visits which may involve use of stairs, elevators, walkways, etc. Ability to lift up to 20lbs Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements Don’t meet every single requirement?

Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope.

FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives.

We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinical Intern operates within the CCBHC, gaining clinical experience with individuals and families across the lifespan. Interns also assist staff with directing, coordinating, and managing care and services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.

Requirements

Candidates must be participating in an accredited college or university program majoring in human services, social work, mental health counseling, or public and social services. Requirements include a current driver's license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 20lbs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Care CoordinationService Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinical Intern at FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,936 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Family Service of Rhode Island

Mental Health Care
Providence, RI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Work Life Benefits