The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. LOCATION: Hybrid, Remote START DATE: May 18, 2026 DURATION: 3 months POSITION REPORTS TO: Safety & Wellness Manager and Mental Health Coordinator SCOPE OF WORK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. The Safety & Wellness Intern will support IRCs Safety & Wellness Program in providing mental health and psychosocial support services to S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Responsibilities could include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide mental health case management services to a small caseload of S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs including referrals to mental health services and resources, care coordination, advocacy, and accompaniment to behavioral health appointments as needed.
• Provide intake assessments and short-term supportive counseling services to a small caseload of S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs.
• Support the implementation of S&W support groups and workshops including outreach to clients and community organizations, curriculum development, group facilitation with the Mental Health Coordinators, interpretation and translation support (if relevant), and other administrative support.
• Support with ongoing S&W projects as needed including community needs assessments, resource mapping, and partnership-building to support S&W programming. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Student will gain skills and knowledge in mental health case management and basic supportive counseling with forcibly displaced communities. 2. Student will gain competency in the development and facilitation of support groups and workshops with targeted communities. 3. Student will learn how to effectively engage in identifying and building partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.REQUIREMENTS: Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a masters program in social work, mental health, and/or public health.
• Professional proficiency in an additional language (Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and French highly preferred).
• Based in the US and a US citizen or US work authorization Preferred Qualifications:
• Interest or experience working with forcibly displaced and/or immigrant communities
• Interest or experience in providing case management services and familiarity with mental health systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with team members and community partners
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various tasks and projects
• Based in the US and a US citizen or US work authorization PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and – as an evidence-based organization – to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If youre ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.