Duration

• September 2026 - April 2027.

The Position

This internship experience will provide an opportunity to work with a range of patient populations while developing professional and interpersonal skills needed to become a competent social worker.

Responsibilities

• Report to the unit 2 days a week
• Serve a variety of patient populations on either our child& adolescent or adult service lines and day programs.
• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Communicate with patient’s family/guardian.
• Communicate with internal and external treatment team members.
• Assist with Discharge Planning
• Conduct clinical groups 1-2 times a week.
• Readiness to learn from all experiences.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion when working with those with mental illnesses.

Requirements

Students applying to this internship must demonstrate effective time management as well as efficient oral and written communication skills. Students must be willing to work with a team while also demonstrating the ability to be self-motivated.