Graduate MSW Social Work Internship - Hands-On Practice

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Nebraska seeks motivated graduate-level Social Work interns to join our Health & Human Services internship program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting individuals, families, and communities under licensed supervision.

Onsite locations include Norfolk Regional Center and Lincoln Regional Center, NE; you will work on assessments, case management, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year).
• MSW preferred for internship in social work.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered, and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to complete required background checks and 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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethical practice

Trauma-informed practice

Diversity awareness

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program enrollment

MSW program enrollment

Foundational coursework in social work

Job description

The State of Nebraska seeks motivated graduate-level Social Work interns to join our Health & Human Services internship program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting individuals, families, and communities under licensed supervision.

Onsite locations include Norfolk Regional Center and Lincoln Regional Center, NE; you will work on assessments, case management, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.