Social Work Department Intern

Children’s Minnesota • Mankato, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The social work department provides emotional support and counseling to children and their families. They provide crisis intervention services, help with adjustment issues, grief and loss counseling, mental health assessments, case coordination, community advocate support, and short-term therapeutic interventions. The social work internship program provides intense working experience within the Social Work Department at Children's Minnesota. We place an emphasis on candidates with a strong background in cultural awareness and issues related to equity and diversity. We are interested in supporting students while working from an equity lens, and are committed to educating and supporting students who reflect the diversity of the patients and families we serve. This 2026-2027 academic year internship is available in Minneapolis with an after hours/weekend schedule.

Requirements

• Must be in a Masters-level social work program.
• Must be completing their clinical (advanced) practicum.
• Strong background in cultural awareness.
• Understanding of issues related to equity and diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Students who reflect the diversity of the patients and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and counseling to children and their families.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Assist with adjustment issues.
• Provide grief and loss counseling.
• Conduct mental health assessments.
• Perform case coordination.
• Offer community advocate support.
• Provide short-term therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Other fringe benefits
• Shift differentials or premium pay for night, weekend or on-call work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern