MSW Intern

Good Shepherd Services • New York City, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LMSW/LCSW, the Green House Social Work intern provides professional mental health care for children and youth in the Green House residential program. This position provides comprehensive assessment and treatment to address identified personal, behavioral or family issues. The Social Work intern will utilize a strength-based, youth and family development approach.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in a related field, required.
• Current enrollment in an accredited Social Work school.
• Must be able to remain flexible and maintain collaborative communication.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength- based, youth and family development.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with clinically based interventions is preferred.
• Familiarity with DSM 5-TR.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and/or family therapy to children and youth residing at Green House using clinical interventions to address the complex needs of our population.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to collaborate with case planning and medical staff to inform the team of youth’s progress in treatment.
• Maintain accurate client records and submit all time sensitive documentation within expected deadlines.
• Complete necessary documentation in Connections and Evolv (psychosocial intakes, session notes, outreach attempts) and complete initial and quarterly treatment plans, annual mental health assessments, and trauma-based assessments on each assigned youth.
• Provide appropriate service recommendations to support diagnostic impressions and case conceptualization.
• Implement interventions and clinical support to assist the treatment team working through crisis with youth and continuously communicate with all members of each client’s team with relevant updates.
• Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues, adhere to safety standards, and encourage problem-solving dialogue.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern