Social Work Intern

Children’s Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. The Psychiatric and Psychological departments provide services on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, with limited services at Woodwinds in Woodbury and Children's West in Minnetonka. Specific services include individual and family therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and psychiatric evaluation and medication management (Available to children who are already patients of Children's mental health, pediatric, or subspecialty clinics.).

Requirements

Enrollment in high school or equivalent OR enrolled in/graduated from applicable educational program/secondary education.
Proficient communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills required.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position.
Skills in basic computer operation.

Responsibilities

Undertakes an internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to High School Students, individuals recently completing relevant education or certifications and those recently completing 2- or 4-year degrees.
Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform within their chose career.
Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.