MSW Clinical Internship – Pathway Caring for Children (Canton, OH)
About The Position
Are you an MSW student looking for a meaningful, hands-on clinical internship with strong supervision and a supportive team? Pathway Caring for Children is currently accepting Master of Social Work interns seeking for-credit practicum or field placements for upcoming semesters. This internship gives MSW students the opportunity to develop real-world clinical skills working with children, adolescents, and families in a mission-driven agency setting. Why MSW Students Choose Pathway Access to LISW-S supervisors who meet all Ohio CSWMFT Board supervision requirements Opportunities to practice trauma-informed care, family systems work, and strengths-based interventions Flexible scheduling that works with classes or employment In-person or hybrid placement options Exposure to both clinical counseling and child welfare programming Real clinical experience that prepares you for LISW or LSW licensure and entry-level social work roles A collaborative environment where interns are supported, encouraged, and treated as part of the team Your Internship Experience Will Include Orientation to agency programs, models, and trauma-informed practices Shadowing individual and family sessions with licensed clinicians Opportunities to co-facilitate therapy or psychoeducational groups Learning intake, assessment, documentation, and case management steps Supporting treatment planning and client goal development Receiving weekly one-on-one supervision that aligns with your university requirements Participation in staff meetings, case reviews, and professional development trainings Providing supervised client sessions when approved by your supervisor
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program
- Seeking an internship for academic credit
- Interested in working with children, teens, and families
- Professional, reliable, and committed to ethical practice
- Strong communication, organization, and self-motivation
- Comfortable working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- A background check is required before placement.
Responsibilities
- Shadowing individual and family sessions with licensed clinicians
- Opportunities to co-facilitate therapy or psychoeducational groups
- Learning intake, assessment, documentation, and case management steps
- Supporting treatment planning and client goal development
- Receiving weekly one-on-one supervision that aligns with your university requirements
- Participation in staff meetings, case reviews, and professional development trainings
- Providing supervised client sessions when approved by your supervisor
Benefits
- Direct clinical experience in child and family mental health
- Hours that count toward Ohio LSW/LISW licensure requirements (when applicable)
- Experience with documentation, treatment planning, and client engagement
- Trauma-informed training and exposure to evidence-based practices
- Networking and mentorship from licensed clinicians
- A résumé that stands out for post-graduation job searches
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
