Bachelor's Level Intern

Fernbrook Family Center; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernbrook Family Center offers internships for Bachelor-level students in Social Work, Psychology, and related fields. Interns work under direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor, observing clinical activities and handling non-clinical tasks aligned with their program requirements.

The internship provides hands-on experience delivering mental health services to children, adults, and families across individual, family, and group modalities, while emphasizing culturally responsive

Qualifications

• Observation of clinical activities under direct supervision.
• Engagement in non-clinical activities aligned with program requirements.
• Coordinate with Fernbrook staff and external providers.
• Criminal background check per agency and DHS requirements.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the agency’s qualified site supervisor; all services reviewed by the Supervisor.
• Provide mental health skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Use effective and culturally responsive strategies to address clients’ needs.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings to support professional development.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ethical decision-making

Professional boundaries

Ask for support when needed

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Receive feedback and direction

Learning and clinical growth

Computer literacy

Mission alignment

Job description

Job Summary

Fernbrook Family Center provides internships for Bachelor level students from the fields of Social Work, Psychology, and other related fields. Bachelor level student intern work done under the direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor from Fernbrook. The student intern will engage in observation of clinical activities and work on non-clinical activities related to their specific discipline and consistent with their individual learning requirements from their program

Brief Description

Job Summary

Fernbrook Family Center provides internships for Bachelor level students from the fields of Social Work, Psychology, and other related fields. Bachelor level student intern work done under the direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor from Fernbrook. The student intern will engage in observation of clinical activities and work on non-clinical activities related to their specific discipline and consistent with their individual learning requirements from their program

Supervisory Responsibilities

Bachelor Level Interns are not responsible for the supervision of other employees. They are expected to coordinate services with other Fernbrook employees who share caseloads.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• The student intern works under the direct supervision of the agency’s qualified site supervisor. All services provided by the Intern will be reviewed by the Supervisor
• Provide mental health skills-based services to children, adults, and families through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Use effective and culturally responsive strategies to address clients needs.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings in ways that support your professional needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong ethical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Willingness to ask for support when needed.
• Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently across diverse settings, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Openness to receiving feedback and direction.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software programs, or willingness to learn.
• Alignment with Fernbrook’s mission and core values.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Work hours are flexible, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed is required.
• The number of hours will be dependent on internship requirements
• Interns can work up to 40 hours per week. may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.

Education And Experience

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience working with children, adults, and families.
• Bilingual

EEO Statement

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. At the request or discretion of the agency or the employee, these duties, responsibilities and activities may change, with notice as allowable depending on the request.