Intern- Social Work

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Care Management Supervisor, the social work intern works as part of an interdisciplinary team to improve clients’ access to integrated services. The intern collaborates with the site supervisor and team, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Psychiatric services to help ensure clients can access available services. The Centers provides health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland. The organization describes its workplace as service-oriented, collaborative, and focused on belonging, and says it was recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner based on employee feedback. This position supports The Centers’ mission and the communities it serves.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s- or Master’s-level Social Work program, or an Associate degree internship program.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other team members while following The Centers’ values system.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ status and plan and coordinate treatment activities to address changing needs promptly.
Direct and coordinate client admissions, conduct screenings, and coordinate program support services with behavioral health and primary care providers.
Provide individualized mental health services, including ongoing needs assessment, service coordination and linkage, symptom monitoring, advocacy, outreach, housing placement, and skill development.
Coordinate with referral sources to ensure timely responses and follow-up.
Respond to referral sources and/or connect clients with appropriate services when they do not meet The Centers’ service criteria.
Work with the Care Management Supervisor to maintain and review open referrals in clinical records, ensure timely follow-up, and close referrals when indicated.
Collaborate with behavioral health, physical health, and pharmacy staff to support integrated care.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Complete agency documentation in accordance with ODMH and best-practice standards.