MSW Clinical Intern

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

The MSW Internship position will participate as a member of the Clinical Department, and support the flow and responsibilities of Access Center Programming, Case Management, and Health and Wellness Therapy. The MSW Internship will offer participants the opportunity to to work in a professional setting to develop and demonstrate skills in social work, to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, to develop an understanding of the diversity of a community population and the role of diversity in social work practice. This role will aid in supporting frontline staff in day to day operations, and will also receive a caseload of members working towards a variety of goals. This position is an integral part of case management services at SPY. The first half of the internship will focus on developing skills in case management, documentation, assessments, and working in a high pace Access Center. The 2nd half of the internship will continue in this trajectory, but will also focus on further developing clinical skills, providing interns with an opportunity to conduct 1:1 therapy services to a small caseload, help plan and facilitate therapy groups, and participate in various training sessions. Throughout the program, interns will receive one-on-one support from Field Instructor, and on-going support from Clinical Supervisor, Health and Wellness Therapists, as well as group-based professional development classes.

Requirements

Must be currently attending a university or college while and enrolled in an accredited MSW program. This is a requirement.
Must have a reliable method of communication.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and/or State ID. This is a requirement.
Willing to complete a live scan (background check) and TB Test.
Is punctual and organized.
Able to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds
Can utilize a harm reduction, trauma- informed approach when working with young people
Willing to accept a variety of tasks to support the function and services provided at the Access Center and other SPY locations

Responsibilities

Participate in SPY's orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
Attend Clinical Department team meetings and group supervision
Run Front Desk operations on a rotation basis ensuring members are connected with needed programs and services
Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to pertinent services/programs such as housing, mental health, benefits, education, and employment as needed
Assist in following up for referrals for services and collecting required paperwork (including follow up calls)
Help plan and co-facilitate-related workshops/trainings for youth and community members.
Under Supervision of Field Instructor, establish treatment goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate member/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles and assist in understanding goals of intervention, documenting all services in Civicore and HMIS
Co-facilitate group therapy sessions with the Health & Wellness Therapist
Participate in one hour (minimum supervision)
Other duties as assigned and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.