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[ANNOUNCEMENT] Mind HK Summer Internship Programme 2023 – Open for Applications

19/04/2023
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Join our Summer Internship Programme!

If you are aged 18 or above, a bilingual tertiary student in Hong Kong, passionate in mental health and would like to get hands-on experience in working in a local mental health charity, become our Summer Intern! Details below:

 

2023 Mind HK Summer Internship Programme (Paid)

*Please note that this internship is not frontline/clinical in nature.

 

Mind HK is looking for individuals who are passionate about mental health to join our paid internship programme. Over the course of the 8-week internship over the summer, interns will support one of the following teams in delivering a range of NGO operations, including but not limited to research and content development, marketing and communications, social media content creation, graphic design, and event planning. 

 

Digital projects:

  1. Working closely with the Projects Manager (Digital Projects) on supporting the development and production of digitally related projects (i.e. AI chatbot and customer relationship management system) 
  2. Liaise with vendors to support platform maintenance and development 
  3. Assisting in consolidation of organisation database 
  4. Supporting Projects Manager in daily operations and administrative tasks

Training:

Working closely with the Training Manager on supporting the following:

  1. Coordination of training including but not limited to requests, arrangement, payment among clients, Mind HK, trainers
  2. Supporting content development of training materials
  3. Manage stakeholder database
  4. Create monthly mental health news bulletins and research updates

Communications and Fundraising:

Working closely with the Deputy CEO on supporting the following:

  1. Support campaigns and events
  2. Social media and website content development
  3. General communications
  4. Fundraising support

 

Internship period: 8 weeks, from 3 July, 2023 to 25 Aug, 2023, weekdays from 9am-5pm (hybrid working mode, including 1-hour lunch time)

 

Eligibility:

  • Students aged 18 or above living in Hong Kong currently pursuing a Degree / Associate Degree / Higher Diploma or equivalent
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills in English and Cantonese (written and spoken)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in research, content writing, website and app development, event planning, graphic design and/or video editing is a plus

 

Please prepare the following documents prior to submitting the application form:

  1. CV (English)
  2. Recommendation letter (English or Chinese) 
  3. One-pager (English) cover letter with suggested points below:
    1. Why you would want to work with Mind HK
    2. What mental health means to you
    3. How you think you could contribute to Mind HK
  4. (Optional) You may upload documents showing your additional skills, e.g. event planning, marketing, social media content development, graphic design, translation, etc. 

 

Please upload your documents in the application form HERE. 

Application deadline: 19 May 2023

Successful applicants will be notified by 16 June 2023 latest.

 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Matthew Wong and/or Ms. Nicole Lee at [email protected]. 

 

About Mind HK

 

Mind HK (Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited) is a S88 registered charity (91/16471) launched in 2017. Our vision is to ensure no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone. Through resources, training, and outreach campaigns and programmes, we help to raise awareness of mental health  and reduce the associated stigma, with the aim of achieving the best mental health for all in Hong Kong. With existing collaboration and research efforts, we are here to support Hong Kong in becoming a global leader and regional model for public mental health. For more on our work, mission and vision, please visit www.mind.org.hk.




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What is iACT Service?

Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT®) is one of the services from Mind HK. Trained Wellbeing Practitioners will offer initial assessment and early intervention for people dealing with mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties.

 

The service includes 6-8 sessions of low-intensity psychological support, the flexibility of the service allows individuals to receive free and timely support when needed.

If you’re aged between 18 – 65 and are facing some emotional challenges, we would like to invite you to take an online assessment for us to gain a better understanding of your current emotional struggle.

 

If you’re eligible, we’ll get you connected with a Wellbeing Practitioner within two weeks to sort out the next steps.

The service runs for about 3 months and includes 6-8 support sessions, tailored to your needs.

 

We encourage you to attend all sessions and actively practice the tips and exercises provided by your Wellbeing Practitioner.

We take your privacy seriously. Your chats with the Wellbeing Practitioner are confidential.

 

We won’t share any of your info unless you’ve provided consent or if there are risks detected.

This programme isn’t suitable for people facing emergencies, major setbacks, or those diagnosed with serious or complex mental health conditions.

 

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, this programme might not meet your needs, so please seek help right away. You can check out Mind HK’s “Find Help Now” page for immediate information and services.

Most of our Wellbeing Practitioners have backgrounds in psychology or counselling and are passionate about mental health. They’ve gone through about 140 hours of intensive training and completed at least 120 hours of supervised clinical practice over 9 months to ensure the quality of service.

 

They’re trained by accredited local experts in the mental health field, including clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, counsellors, and psychiatrists. Plus, we regularly check how effective our services are. All service outputs and performances are subject to consistent monitoring.

Who is suitable for participating in this programme?

This programme welcomes anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 who may be feeling lost or facing emotional difficulties. Please note that this programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions.

This programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions, but suitable for those who experience mild to severe moderate anxiety, mild to moderate depression, or other emotional challenges. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

After signing up, our Wellbeing Practitioner will contact you within two weeks to schedule a convenient time for a 45-minute conversation, either via video or phone call, according to your preference. During the conversation, the Wellbeing Practitioner will understand your current situation and help you gain a better understanding of your emotional state based on the questionnaire you filled out during application. Additionally, they will provide recommendations for appropriate community resources based on your needs, helping you take an important first step in taking care of your mental health.

Although the intervention procedure is mostly standardised, Wellbeing Practitioners will work flexibly with clients to address individual presenting problems and unique characteristics.

Our Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to support people who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties primarily. This programme is not suitable for the situations mentioned above. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

Your conversations with the Wellbeing Practitioner are absolutely confidential. Any information about you will not be shared with anyone without your consent unless you or others are at immediate risk or the Wellbeing Practitioner has reason to believe that you may be in imminent danger.
Supervisors will monitor trainees’ development throughout the placement to ensure that they are meeting the required level of competency to pass the training course at the end of the placement.

Yes, it is necessary to book an appointment in advance by filling out the form. Additionally, you can select one of the five stores yourself. We will allocate clients to different Wellbeing Practitioners based on their chosen location.

Before having the conversation, we will ask you to fill out a basic questionnaire for preliminary screening assessment. This screening process aims to ensure that the training received by the Wellbeing Practitioners is sufficient to meet the needs of the individuals receiving the service. If it is determined after the screening assessment that the service is not suitable for you, Mind HK will provide alternative recommendations to ensure your safety and support.

For adults who are suitable for this service, all Wellbeing Practitioners have received training on how to identify and respond to safety and risk issues. If you have any concerns about the support process, the Wellbeing Practitioners have appropriate measures in place and will develop response plans based on the urgency of the situation. They can also access support from clinical practitioners from Mind HK or participating organisations.

What private training does Mind HK provide?

Mind HK provides 4 themes of mental health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

 

Check out the brochure here for more information.

Mind HK provides a wide range of standardised mental health training, which can be tailored to different circumstances. Chat with our team to explore more! 

Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers’ biographies here.

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid class of Mind HK is internationally accredited by the MHFA International. The content and certification is delivered by trainers certified from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. You can find out our trainers accreditation here.

We are here to support your mental health education journey! Reach out to us and chat with our team.

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Mind HK Summer Internship Programme 2023 – Open for Applications

Join our Summer Internship Programme!

If you are aged 18 or above, a bilingual tertiary student in Hong Kong, passionate in mental health and would like to get hands-on experience in working in a local mental health charity, become our Summer Intern! Details below:

 

2023 Mind HK Summer Internship Programme (Paid)

*Please note that this internship is not frontline/clinical in nature.

 

Mind HK is looking for individuals who are passionate about mental health to join our paid internship programme. Over the course of the 8-week internship over the summer, interns will support one of the following teams in delivering a range of NGO operations, including but not limited to research and content development, marketing and communications, social media content creation, graphic design, and event planning. 

 

Digital projects:

  1. Working closely with the Projects Manager (Digital Projects) on supporting the development and production of digitally related projects (i.e. AI chatbot and customer relationship management system) 
  2. Liaise with vendors to support platform maintenance and development 
  3. Assisting in consolidation of organisation database 
  4. Supporting Projects Manager in daily operations and administrative tasks

Training:

Working closely with the Training Manager on supporting the following:

  1. Coordination of training including but not limited to requests, arrangement, payment among clients, Mind HK, trainers
  2. Supporting content development of training materials
  3. Manage stakeholder database
  4. Create monthly mental health news bulletins and research updates

Communications and Fundraising:

Working closely with the Deputy CEO on supporting the following:

  1. Support campaigns and events
  2. Social media and website content development
  3. General communications
  4. Fundraising support

 

Internship period: 8 weeks, from 3 July, 2023 to 25 Aug, 2023, weekdays from 9am-5pm (hybrid working mode, including 1-hour lunch time)

 

Eligibility:

  • Students aged 18 or above living in Hong Kong currently pursuing a Degree / Associate Degree / Higher Diploma or equivalent
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills in English and Cantonese (written and spoken)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in research, content writing, website and app development, event planning, graphic design and/or video editing is a plus

 

Please prepare the following documents prior to submitting the application form:

  1. CV (English)
  2. Recommendation letter (English or Chinese) 
  3. One-pager (English) cover letter with suggested points below:
    1. Why you would want to work with Mind HK
    2. What mental health means to you
    3. How you think you could contribute to Mind HK
  4. (Optional) You may upload documents showing your additional skills, e.g. event planning, marketing, social media content development, graphic design, translation, etc. 

 

Please upload your documents in the application form HERE. 

Application deadline: 19 May 2023

Successful applicants will be notified by 16 June 2023 latest.

 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Matthew Wong and/or Ms. Nicole Lee at [email protected]. 

 

About Mind HK

 

Mind HK (Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited) is a S88 registered charity (91/16471) launched in 2017. Our vision is to ensure no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone. Through resources, training, and outreach campaigns and programmes, we help to raise awareness of mental health  and reduce the associated stigma, with the aim of achieving the best mental health for all in Hong Kong. With existing collaboration and research efforts, we are here to support Hong Kong in becoming a global leader and regional model for public mental health. For more on our work, mission and vision, please visit www.mind.org.hk.