Field Advisor, School of Mental Health & Social Work

Barry University•Miami Shores, FL

About The Position

The School of Mental Health & Social Work at Barry University is committed to advancing and protecting human rights, particularly for marginalized individuals, through teaching, research, advocacy, and social-justice-focused practice. The Field Advisor supports and guides BSW and MSW students during their internships and serves as a liaison between students and field agencies. The role works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Professional and Clinical Practice and agency-based Clinical Educators to support students’ development as competent social workers and promote quality clinical learning experiences. The Field Advisor oversees assigned students’ practicum experiences, monitors student progress, consults with students and Clinical Educators, conducts agency visits and group advising sessions, and ensures required documentation and field education procedures are completed. The role also evaluates placement quality, communicates with university leadership about student and agency concerns, and recommends grades. The position anticipates a minimum of 5–10 hours of field-related work per week. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of and demonstrated application of social work practice skills in clinical intervention with individuals, families, groups, communities, and/or organizations.
Ability to use the School’s technology, including online student records, email, and Canvas, for content delivery and communication with students, faculty, and staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide students with feedback regarding demonstrated competency.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee BSW and MSW students’ internship experiences and provide ongoing support to field agencies.
Attend required Field Advisor orientations and seminars, as well as student orientations.
Perform a minimum of 5–10 hours of field-related work per week.
Monitor student performance in practicum and consult with students and Clinical Educators when placement challenges arise.
Conduct two agency site visits per assigned student per semester to review the Learning Plan, student progress, and final assessment.
Conduct at least one group advising session or seminar for assigned students per semester at the designated program site or on campus.
Create and maintain contact notes reflecting ongoing activities and interactions with students and Clinical Educators.
Maintain familiarity with Field Education Website and Repository content on Clinical Education.
Ensure timely submission of required documents and upload Field Visit Review Forms.
Evaluate placement quality based on student matriculation status and required learning experiences.
Represent the School of Social Work by explaining the curriculum’s theoretical framework and its connection to internship experiences, supporting field education pedagogical principles, interpreting policies and procedures, and providing accurate documentation instructions.
Review Field Assessments and evaluations before submitting recommended grade forms.
Follow established protocols for resolving clinical placement issues; report issues by mid-semester or as soon as possible to the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice; and recommend grades to that Director.
Review the assigned advisee list provided by the Office of Professional and Clinical Practice and posted in the OneDrive repository.
Establish weekly or biweekly contact with each student throughout the semester.
Review field education course numbers and requirements by course and program, including required hours, assessments, process recordings, and site visits.
Make initial phone contact with each student and Clinical Educator at the start of the semester to establish a collaborative relationship and promote a sound clinical learning experience.
Verify Clinical Educator contact information and report changes to the Associate Director of Professional and Clinical Practice.
Create email group lists for assigned Clinical Advisees and complete a Field Education semester log to track clinical requirements.
Consult and communicate consistently with the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice about students and clinical placement agencies.
Maintain ongoing contact with the Associate Directors of Professional and Clinical Practice at the Miami Shores site as initial points of contact and reference.
Seek assistance from the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice regarding matters that may affect student matriculation, including attendance, internship progress, potential incompletes, placement-change requests, agency capacity to meet field-learning requirements, and core performance issues.