Graduate MSW Internship: Field Experience & Mentorship

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is offering a Graduate-Level Social Work Internship at the Norfolk and Lincoln regional centers. This hands-on program supports MSW students with supervised field experience, assessment, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Interns gain practical training in documentation, ethical practice, and client-centered approaches under licensed supervision, preparing for public service roles in behavioral health and human services.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year).
• Preferred: MSW program enrollment and foundational coursework in social work practice, ethics, and human behavior.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered, and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to complete required background checks and pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and service planning under supervision.
• Support case management activities, including referrals, coordination of services, and follow-up.
• Participate in individual, family, or group-based interventions, as appropriate to the setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, clinicians, and other professionals.
• Observe and support crisis intervention and problem-solving efforts.
• Uphold confidentiality, professional ethics, and social work best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MSW program enrollment

Foundational coursework in social work

Job description

The State of Nebraska is offering a Graduate-Level Social Work Internship at the Norfolk and Lincoln regional centers. This hands-on program supports MSW students with supervised field experience, assessment, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Interns gain practical training in documentation, ethical practice, and client-centered approaches under licensed supervision, preparing for public service roles in behavioral health and human services.