GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California•Atascadero, CA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Student Assistant (Masters of Social Work Intern) receives general supervision from the assigned Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker and receives clinical supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Social Work Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Documentation and recording Treatment and discharge planning Professional, resource, and training functions Program evaluation and development Applicants possessing experience with adult psychiatric patients and/or prison inmates are preferred Expectations for entering the internship are including but not limited to: Working on coursework towards a degree within the area of Social Work and anticipated completion of a Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited college or university. Social Work internships are offered to eligible MSW students currently enrolled and in good standing with a CSWE accredited education program. Prior to the commencement of an internship at DSH-Atascadero, students must have successfully completed at least one previous year of internship placement or have an equivalent period of forensic mental health facility experience. Social Work students considering applying to DSH-Atascadero for internship are encouraged to discuss with their university field internship coordinator their interest. The university field internship coordinator should make contact with the Supervising Social Worker of Professional Education at DSH-Atascadero to establish a contact between agencies (if no current contract exists). Learn micro and micro level of social work by conducting discharge planning and working with community partners. Learn to co-facilitate treatment groups. Conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and documentation. Follow this link for additional details: California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Social Worker Internship Program. Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Registration as a graduate student in a college or university of recognized standing.
Persons appointed during the summer months must produce evidence of eligibility for such registration in the following enrollment period.
Working on coursework towards a degree within the area of Social Work and anticipated completion of a Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited college or university.
Social Work internships are offered to eligible MSW students currently enrolled and in good standing with a CSWE accredited education program.
Prior to the commencement of an internship at DSH-Atascadero, students must have successfully completed at least one previous year of internship placement or have an equivalent period of forensic mental health facility experience.
You must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program by submitting a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.