MSW Clinical Intern

Description

JOB TITLE: MSW Clinical Intern

REPORTS TO: Varies

SCHEDULE: Varies

LOCATION: Venice, CA

STATUS: Intern - College Course Credit - 20 hours (Approx.) 

CELL PHONE: N/A

DRIVER POSITION: No  

SALARY RANGE: College Credit

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low-barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of nearly 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity, and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that the inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

SUMMARY:

The MSW Internship position will participate as a member of the Clinical Department, and support the flow and responsibilities of Access Center Programming, Case Management, and Health and Wellness Therapy. The MSW Internship will offer participants the opportunity to to work in a professional setting to develop and demonstrate skills in social work, to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, to develop an understanding of the diversity of a community population and the role of diversity in social work practice. This role will aid in supporting frontline staff in day to day operations, and will also receive a caseload of members working towards a variety of goals. This position is an integral part of case management services at SPY.

The first half of the internship will focus on developing skills in case management, documentation, assessments, and working in a high pace Access Center. The 2nd half of the internship will continue in this trajectory, but will also focus on further developing clinical skills, providing interns with an opportunity to conduct 1:1 therapy services to a small caseload, help plan and facilitate therapy groups, and participate in various training sessions. Throughout the program, interns will receive one-on-one support from Field Instructor, and on-going support from Clinical Supervisor, Health and Wellness Therapists, as well as group-based professional development classes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Participate in SPY's orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
• Attend Clinical Department team meetings and group supervision
• Run Front Desk operations on a rotation basis ensuring members are connected with needed programs and services
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to pertinent services/programs such as housing, mental health, benefits, education, and employment as needed
• Assist in following up for referrals for services and collecting required paperwork (including follow up calls)
• Help plan and co-facilitate-related workshops/trainings for youth and community members.
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor, establish treatment goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate member/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles and assist in understanding goals of intervention, documenting all services in Civicore and HMIS
• Co-facilitate group therapy sessions with the Health & Wellness Therapist
• Participate in one hour (minimum supervision)
• Other duties as assigned and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Requirements

BACKGROUND YOU’LL NEED:

• Must be currently attending a university or college while and enrolled in an accredited MSW program. This is a requirement.
• Must have a reliable method of communication.