Graduate-Level Social Work Internship

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking motivated and compassionate graduate-level Social Work students currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program to join its team as Social Work Interns. The internship offers hands-on experience supporting individuals, families, and communities while interns develop professional social work skills under licensed supervision.

Interns gain exposure to assessment, case management, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration while applying social work theory and ethical practice in a real-world setting. Onsite locations are the Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk, Nebraska, and the Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The internship provides supervised field experience aligned with MSW program and practicum requirements, practical experience in social work activities, exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration, opportunities to apply classroom learning, and professional supervision and mentorship. It is intended to support skill development and career readiness and prepare interns for post-graduate social work roles in public service, behavioral health, or human services.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited two-to-four-year college or university, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
• Ability to complete required background checks and pre-service training.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
• Completion of foundational coursework in social work practice, ethics, and human behavior.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and service planning under supervision.
• Support case management activities, including referrals, service coordination, and follow-up.
• Participate in individual, family, or group-based interventions, as appropriate to the setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, clinicians, and other professionals.
• Observe and support crisis intervention and problem-solving efforts.
• Uphold confidentiality, professional ethics, and social work best practices.

Benefits

• Select temporary assignments are eligible for health, dental, and long/short-term disability benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed