• Mental Health Resource Guide Intern

    International Rescue Committee (Glendale, CA)


    Requisition ID: req59106

     

    Job Title: Mental Health Resource Guide Intern

     

    Sector: Health

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

    Work Arrangement:

    Job Description

    Job Title: Mental Health Resource Guide Intern

     

    State Date: ASAP - August/Sept 2025

     

    Duration: 4-6 Months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.

     

    *** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *****

     

    ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    ABOUT THE JOB:

    The Mental Health Resource Guide Intern will support the IRC-LA team in developing, updating, and organizing a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to local mental health services and support resources. This role is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in mental health, public health, social work, or community advocacy.

     

    The intern will work closely with IRC staff and external providers to ensure the guide is accurate, culturally responsive, and accessible to the diverse communities served by the IRC. The final product will serve as a key tool for IRC clients and staff across multiple programs.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES:

    Develop skills in information curation, accessibility, and trauma-informed communication

     

    Learn how nonprofits collaborate with community partners and direct service providers

     

    Deepen understanding of culturally responsive care in refugee and immigrant communities

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Research and compile relevant mental health services across Los Angeles and surrounding areas

     

    Ensure all entries include accurate contact information, service descriptions, languages offered, eligibility criteria, and cost/accessibility info

     

    Collaborate with staff, community partners, and service providers to gather new or updated resource data

     

    Organize content in a digital, searchable format suitable for internal and client-facing use

     

    Assist in promoting the guide internally across IRC departments

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Interest in mental health, public health, social work, or community-based services

     

    Strong research and writing skills

     

    High attention to detail and strong organizational habits

     

    Able to work independently and take initiative

     

    Experience working with immigrant or refugee communities a plus

     

    Familiarity with health literacy and/or trauma-informed practices is a plus

    Our Hiring Process:

    Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.

     

    Submit your online application here.

     

    Interview with our team.

     

    A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).

     

    Attend an Orientation.

     

    Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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