Mental Health Intern

Internship Opportunity: Mental Health & Community Wellness Intern

Organization: Latina Republic

Location: Remote

Target Majors: Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, Education, Public Health, Counseling (or related fields).

Language Skills: Spanish–English bilingual preferred (not required)

About Latina Republic

Latina Republic is a community-centered, 501C3 Nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting immigrant families through culturally responsive mental health education, empowerment, and advocacy. We design workshops and resources that help families navigate emotional wellness, parenting, communication, and adjustment challenges across generations and cultures.

Our work serves Latino families as well as other immigrant communities, with an emphasis on accessibility, cultural humility, and bilingual engagement.

Internship Overview

We are seeking passionate, creative, and community-minded students—especially psychology majors—who are interested in designing and supporting mental health and wellness workshops for immigrant families. This internship is ideal for students who want meaningful, hands-on experience applying psychological concepts beyond the classroom while making a real impact.

Interns will collaborate on the development of workshops offered in Spanish and English, focused on supporting parents, teens, and families navigating stress, identity, communication, and mental health challenges related to immigration and cultural adjustment.

Key Focus Areas

Interns may help design or support workshops on topics such as:

Managing anxiety and depression in immigrant families

Strengthening parent–child and parent–teen communication

Supporting teens’ self-esteem, identity, and self-love

Empowerment workshops for immigrant single parents

Parenting skills and positive discipline across cultures

Helping immigrant parents support their children’s education and communicate with schools

Anti-bullying, resilience, and emotional regulation

Mental health adjustment for first- and second-generation youth

Multi-generational immigrant challenges at home 

Intern Responsibilities

Assist in designing culturally responsive mental health workshops

Research evidence-based practices related to immigrant and family mental health

Help adapt content for bilingual (Spanish/English) audiences

Support workshop facilitation, outreach, and materials development

Collaborate with a diverse, mission-driven team

Reflect on ethical, cultural, and systemic factors impacting mental health

Who Should Apply

This internship is a great fit for students who:

Are majoring (or minoring) in psychology or a related field

Are interested in mental health, community psychology, or family systems

Care about immigrant, multicultural, and underserved communities

Are bilingual or interested in culturally inclusive work

Want practical experience designing programs—not just observing

Are motivated, compassionate, and open to learning

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience applying psychology to community settings

Skills in program development, workshop design, and mental health education

Experience working with diverse immigrant populations

Mentorship and professional development

The opportunity to make a tangible difference in families’ lives

Time Commitment

Flexible hours depending on academic schedule. Internship may be eligible for academic credit depending on your institution.

How to Apply

Please submit:

A cover letter explaining why this work matters to you and indicating if you are bilingual and the types of workshops that you'd be particularly interested in designing. 

Your resume

(Optional) Any relevant coursework, projects, or community experience

Latina Republic is committed to equity, inclusion, and uplifting diverse voices. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.