In collaboration with Adelphi University, HealthRight International’s Human Rights Clinic (HRC) will be holding a training this fall for new volunteer clinicians.
The Human Rights Clinic trains and deploys volunteer physicians and mental health professionals to provide clinical evaluations for survivors of torture, abuse, and neglect seeking immigration relief in the United States. We serve immigrant children, adolescents, and adults seeking protection in the NY metro area.
When: 12/3/2022, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Where:
708 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
Zoom (link received upon registration)
This training is open to:
Licensed physicians*
Mental health professionals holding clinical licenses*
*Given the NY metro area location of clients, training applicants should be licensed in either NY, NJ, or CT.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. Clinicians possessing any of the following qualities are strongly encouraged to apply:
Clinicians licensed in New Jersey
Professional or native fluency in Spanish, French, Russian, Bengali, Fulani, Urdu
Child welfare experience
Expertise in intimate partner violence
Expertise working with LGBTQI populations
Neuropsychology specialty
Experience making competency determinations
Interest working with immigrants in detention
Given limited space, we ask that applicants have a sincere interest in joining our network of volunteer clinicians following the training. |