Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Internship/Fellowship, Counseling Services

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

8d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services is recruiting for a full-time, 40-hour per week Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Intern. Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-Intern) will provide a full range of mental health services to university students. The Clinical Social Work Intern will receive a comprehensive training experience in university counseling services, including individual and group psychotherapy, same-day sessions, crisis interventions, outreach, and consultation services to university students. The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one clinical contact with students, but consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community. Careful attention is paid to opportunities to ensure sufficient clinical hours are available, so the CSW-Intern can meet the LCSW requirements set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Clinical Social Work Interns receive a minimum of 60 minutes of individual supervision per week and have access to didactic training seminars. The start date is August 1, 2026, and the position will continue for three years, or the applicable end date, dependent on the candidate’s board registration as an intern.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Graduate School of Social Work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or equivalent accrediting body.
• Applicants must pass the appropriate examination given by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and must be licensed at the LMSW level in Nevada by the start of the internship.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must not currently hold an LCSW license.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates having experience working in a clinical setting with university student or emerging adult populations are encouraged to apply.
• The preferred candidate would have experience providing counseling services to underserved populations and should have interest in serving members from diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• provide a full range of mental health services to university students
• individual and group psychotherapy
• same-day sessions
• crisis interventions
• outreach
• consultation services to university students
• consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community

Benefits

• $50,000 with a salary increase for the second year, third year, and after LCSW licensure is obtained.
• Total Compensation View the Benefits Overview here https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/lob-glance for information on benefits associated with a letter of appointment position at the University of Nevada, Reno.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees