About the position
Your Story. Our Mission. A Perfect Match. You have a place here at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in community behavioral health care serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. Begin your social work journey with an enriching internship experience! You'll assist in providing essential support services, participate in client advocacy, and learn the fundamentals of case management. Gain practical experience in community outreach, contribute to team-based care, and develop your professional skills in a supportive setting. This internship will provide you with a solid foundation in social work practices and open doors to potential full-time opportunities. Join us in making a difference!
Responsibilities
- Provide direct service to clients, including individual, group, or family services as needed.
- Advocate for clients and make recommendations for necessary clinical and support services.
- Collaborate with OhioGuidestone professionals, parents, and outside agencies to ensure coordinated care.
- Provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and minor case management functions as needed.
- Actively participate in client treatment conferences and meetings.
- Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Contribute to a safe and positive work environment.
- Actively participate in supervision sessions, utilizing feedback to enhance clinical skills and professional development.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional growth through practical experience, mentorship, and training opportunities provided within the internship program.
- Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
- Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Requirements
- Working towards or completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
- Valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including drug screen, physical exam, and tuberculosis test requirements.
- Successful completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Benefits
- Free CEU trainings
- Flexible work schedules to support student-work/life balance
- Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
- 401(k) with employer match option
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free licensure supervision
- Recognition and rewards
- Agency allows for audio taping with client consent
