Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan•Fond du Lac, WI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a dedicated and passionate Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team. This paid, part-time, counseling internship opportunity focuses on supporting families. The FCT Team also provides individual and team supervision on a weekly basis as part of our evidenced based model. This position is primarily based in Fond du Lac County, although travel to Columbia, Sauk, Adams, Calumet, and Sheboygan may be part of the training. We are looking to provide this opportunity starting in Fall 2026. The FCT team is a fully implemented, in home based, and evidenced based trauma treatment model used to stabilize or reunify families. Our goal is to help families identify practical solutions to solve problems to keep them together in the community and to treat inter-generational trauma. Our core belief is that recipients are great people with tremendous internal strengths and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services or closely related field is required.
Active enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
A written internship agreement between the educational institution and LSS is required.

Nice To Haves

LSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following: Child Development/Family Relations, Community Mental Health, Substance Use Counseling/Guidance, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Recreational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Worker, Sociology, Special Education, Vocational Counseling.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, couples, family, group and substance abuse psychotherapy services to clients, as guided by the Clinical Supervisor.
Provides psychoeducation, skill building, wellness and/or therapeutic mentoring to children and adults
Conduct formal assessment of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools, and input from collateral contacts.
Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services in keeping with strength-based, evidence-based best practice standards.
Maintain detailed clinical records and make recommendations concerning case disposition.
Complete agency-required and billing-related phone calls, email, and paperwork work in a professional and timely manner.
Actively participate in clinical supervision meetings as required to meet best practice and licensure standards.