UNPAID INTERN - SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

UHS • Olive Branch, MS

22h

About The Position

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region. The facility offers inpatient acute and residential care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children.

The unpaid Social Work Intern works with therapists who provide therapeutic services to patients. The role involves supporting counseling and care activities for individuals, families, and groups, as well as participating in treatment planning and coordination with the treatment team.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a master's degree program at an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills for documenting assessments, treatment planning, and interventions.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely with multidisciplinary treatment team members, managed care representatives, adults, and patient families.
• Have knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics and techniques as related to cultural, social, economic, communication, and role expectations within family systems.
• Have knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the overall treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Work with therapists who conduct therapeutic services for patients.
• Support counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups.
• Participate in interviewing and developing psychosocial histories.
• Assist with assessing the therapeutic needs of individuals and families.
• Contribute to developing treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries.
• Support therapists in serving as the primary contact for patients and families during a facility stay and advocating for them with the treatment team.
• Assist with liaison and coordination with outside agencies, individuals, the treatment team, and families for discharge planning.

What This Job Offers

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