For Field Coordinators | The Osiris Group

The Osiris Group · Greater Boston, MA

A Field Placement Site
Built for Purposeful Practice

Everything field coordinators and practicum directors need to partner with us — supervision details, learning objectives, and how to initiate a formal affiliation.

Start the Affiliation Process
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Compensation
Paid Internship
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Student Level
1st & 2nd Year
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Supervision Mode
Virtual · Google Meet
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Programs
MSW & CMHC

Mission-Driven Training in Culturally Responsive Care

The Osiris Group is a Greater Boston behavioral health organization with a singular focus: delivering culturally competent clinical services to Black, Latino, and urban communities. We believe that being culturally competent when working with Black people is more important than being professionally educated — and we carry that conviction into every aspect of our internship program.

Our interns don't just fulfill their hours. They develop as practitioners who understand the urban psyche, who build genuine therapeutic relationships across difference, and who leave equipped for careers in high-need community settings.

"Our Purpose, Our Passion, Our People — we train clinicians who are ready to serve real communities with real skill."

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Established Organization with Infrastructure
Formal onboarding, clinical oversight, and administrative support ensure your students have a structured, reliable placement experience from day one.
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Rare Cultural Specialization
Students gain direct experience serving Black and Latino populations — a clinical competency that is both in-demand and underrepresented in most training environments.
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Licensed & Credentialed Supervisors
All supervision is provided by our licensed Clinical Supervisors — an LICSW and a PhD., LMHC — ensuring your program's competency requirements are fully met.
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Paid Placement
Our internships are compensated, reducing financial barriers and attracting a broader, more diverse pool of students to your program's field placements.

How We Support Your Students

Our supervision model is designed to meet the field education requirements of accredited MSW and CMHC programs. All supervision is conducted virtually via Google Meet for maximum accessibility and flexibility.

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Individual Supervision

Each intern receives regular one-on-one supervision with a licensed Clinical Supervisor, focused on case review, skill development, and competency progression aligned with your program's field education requirements.

📹 Google Meet · Virtual
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Monthly Group Supervision

Interns participate in monthly group supervision sessions alongside peers and clinical staff, fostering collaborative learning, professional reflection, and multidisciplinary perspective-taking.

📹 Google Meet · Virtual
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Interns observe and participate in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to how clinicians, TT&S workers, and other professionals coordinate care across complex cases.

Team-Based Learning
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Nia-Sue Mitchum
Clinical Supervisor
LICSW 40+ Years Experience

Nia-Sue Mitchum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 40 years of clinical experience working with children, families, and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout her distinguished career, she has developed deep expertise in behavioral health, family systems, and community-based practice. Nia-Sue is a seasoned clinical educator who has provided supervision to BA-level and MA-level interns and clinicians alike, guiding the next generation of social work professionals with a grounded, culturally responsive approach to training and mentorship.

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France Neff Walker
Clinical Supervisor
PhD. LMHC 30+ Years Experience

France Neff Walker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) holding a doctorate in psychology, with over 30 years of clinical experience spanning child and adult psychology and mental health counseling. Her broad clinical background encompasses assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation across a wide range of presenting concerns and populations. France brings a scholarly, evidence-informed lens to her supervisory practice, supporting interns in developing the clinical acuity, ethical grounding, and cultural competence essential for effective work in today's behavioral health landscape.

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Two Program Areas for Intern Placement

Students may be placed within one of our two active program tracks, depending on their year of study, program requirements, and available openings each semester.

In-Home Therapy

Intensive, community-based intervention for children, adolescents, and families in crisis.

  • Structured, family-focused, strength-based services for youth ages 20 and under
  • Services delivered in the home and community environment
  • Wraparound model pairing the intern with a bachelor's-level TT&S worker
  • Skill areas: problem-solving, communication, limit-setting, and safety planning
  • Focused on reducing hospitalization risk and out-of-home placement
Crisis Stabilization · Family Systems · Community Practice

Outpatient Services

Comprehensive behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and adults in a clinic setting.

  • Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy
  • Presentations include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and substance use
  • Primarily serves MassHealth members — accessible, high-need population
  • Crisis support and care coordination experience available
  • Diverse client demographics across the lifespan
Clinical Assessment · Individual & Group Therapy · Care Coordination

What Interns Will Learn

Our internship is designed to produce clinicians who are not only technically skilled but culturally grounded. Below are the core competency areas developed across both program tracks.

In-Home Track
Outpatient Track
Clinical Skills
Assessment, Treatment & Intervention
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments with individuals and families
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Apply evidence-based and strength-based therapeutic interventions
  • Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions
  • Perform crisis risk assessments and safety planning
Cultural Competence
Culturally Responsive Practice
  • Understand the cultural conditioning of the African American urban psyche
  • Integrate cultural context into assessment and treatment approaches
  • Navigate cultural dynamics within therapeutic relationships
  • Recognize systemic factors impacting the mental health of Black and Latino clients
Professional Development
Ethics, Collaboration & Reflection
  • Apply the NASW Code of Ethics and ACA ethical standards to clinical practice
  • Engage in reflective practice through individual and group supervision
  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Maintain professional documentation including clinical notes and treatment records
  • Develop a professional identity as a culturally competent clinician
Community & Systems
Community Practice & Care Navigation
  • Understand community-based models of care delivery
  • Connect clients to community resources and coordinate care
  • Engage families in their natural environments (In-Home track)
  • Navigate public behavioral health systems including MassHealth

How to Partner with The Osiris Group

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Reach Out to Our Clinical Supervisors
Contact our internship team by email at [email protected] or by phone at (617) 465-2358. Introduce your program, the number of students you anticipate placing, and your field education requirements.
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Introductory Call or Virtual Site Visit
We will schedule a virtual meeting via Google Meet so you can learn more about our programs, supervision model, and placement tracks — and we can understand your program's competency framework and student needs.
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Execute a Field Affiliation Agreement
Once both parties are aligned, we will sign a formal Field Affiliation Agreement outlining the responsibilities of both the university and The Osiris Group — including supervision hours, documentation expectations, and student support protocols.
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Students Apply Through Our Portal
Prospective interns apply through our online application portal, submitting a cover letter, resume, and recommendation letter. Our Clinical Supervisors review each application to evaluate fit for the program.
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Clinical Review & HR Onboarding
Upon approval of an application, our Clinical Supervisors notify our HR department to begin the formal hiring and onboarding process — ensuring your student is set up for a smooth, well-supported start.
Get in Touch

Ready to discuss a placement for your students?

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Email — Internship Team
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Clinical Supervisors
Nia-Sue Mitchum, LICSW
France Neff Walker, PhD., LMHC
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Virtual Meetings Via
Google Meet

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Common Questions from Field Coordinators

Do you accept first-year graduate students?
Yes. We accept both first-year and second-year graduate placements, depending on program needs, school requirements, and available openings at the time of placement.
Is this a paid internship?
Yes. The Osiris Group compensates its interns. Compensation details are discussed during the affiliation and formal hiring process.
How is supervision delivered?
All supervision is conducted virtually via Google Meet. Interns receive individual supervision from a licensed supervisor, as well as monthly group supervision with peers and clinical staff.
Do you accept students from online or national programs?
Yes. We welcome students from nationally accredited online MSW and CMHC programs who reside and complete their field placement in the Greater Boston area.
What materials do students need to apply?
Prospective interns submit a cover letter, resume, and recommendation letter through our online application portal. Our Clinical Supervisors review all materials prior to advancing candidates to the HR onboarding process.
What populations will students work with?
Students work with Black, Latino, and urban community members across the lifespan — including children, adolescents, adults, and families — with presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and substance use. We primarily serve MassHealth members.

Start the Conversation Today

We'd love to learn about your program and explore how The Osiris Group can support your students' field education goals.