Masters Level Intern (School-Based)

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Catholic Charities school-based clinical program is looking for a second year intern to learn and gain experience within our Community Schools model. The individual is expected to embrace the co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength-based, child/family-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented philosophy. The intern will have an opportunity to develop and strengthen clinical skills in the following areas: child/family assessment, treatment planning, treatment using evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning. The ideal intern has some experience or interest in working with school-age children and families, and/or familiarity with educational systems/settings. The ideal intern is passionate about trauma-informed modalities. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Masters of Social Work (MSW) program (seeking second year placement).
• Experience with children and families and/or with education settings is preferred.
• Passionate about trauma-informed modalities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to school-based clients under close supervision.
• Engage students and families in services, aiming for client treatment completion rates and increased client functioning.
• Formulate psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in consultation with supervisor.
• Comprehend the dynamics of human behavior, family systems, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and appropriate intervention techniques.
• Evaluate using standardized assessment tools, such as OHIOS, PHQ-9A, GAIN-SS, and SBIRT.
• Provide evidence-based practices, such as CBT and MI.
• Carry out appropriate treatment plans according to best practice standards and evaluate progress throughout treatment and at termination.
• Provide assessment and treatment through individual, family, and group treatment modalities under close supervision.
• Adhere to professional ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Work collaboratively with school staff on behalf of assigned students.
• Record case activity within required timeframes according to agency procedures and requirements.
• Understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and appropriate training.
• Maintain status as an active student at an accredited school in a human services related education program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree