MSW Intern Haven Academy

The New York Foundling•Bronx, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Haven Academy Charter School is seeking an MSW Intern to provide a supervised learning opportunity. The internship aims to support externs in developing competencies in psychological testing, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills. Interns will receive comprehensive clinical supervision, including individual and task supervision, as well as group supervision meetings and attendance at team meetings. The program is designed to offer a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach to supporting students and families.

Requirements

Doctoral-level psychology student (implied by context of 'externs' and 'psychology students' in overview, though MSW is in title)
Masters’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
Eagerness to learn and engage directly in hands-on clinical work
Flexibility and adaptability within a fast-paced school environment
Motivation to build a diverse clinical toolbox, including assessment, intervention, and family engagement techniques
Comfortable engaging in reflective conversations and navigating challenging situations

Nice To Haves

Actively uses supervision for professional growth, reflection, and skill development

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 school-based counseling (caseload of 6–10 students annually)
Co-lead 2–3 small counseling groups
Support Social-Emotional Learning Time (SELT) alongside FSS
Learn and assist with suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis support planning
Support with and learn about problem-solving strategies and restorative practices to develop de-escalation skills
Manage a caseload of students identified for attendance support
Monitor and track attendance data
Make attendance outreach calls on days you are at internship
Collaborate with families to develop attendance success plans that address barriers
Maintain timely and accurate counseling notes in online systems
Stay updated on student records (e.g., MySchool, Life Events)
Utilize DESSA and other social-emotional data to inform interventions and track progress
Communicate with families and teachers regarding counseling consent, treatment goals, and termination
Participate in school-wide events and community activities
Attend Social Emotional and Attendance meetings
Support the Social Emotional team in the student recruitment process
Complete breakfast, lunch, and recess supervision duties as assigned
Report all instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to a supervisor in a timely manner
Provide clinical interventions aligned with Haven Academy’s Social Emotional framework, including Restorative Justice, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Responsive Classroom.