INTERN - SOCIAL WORK (MSW/MA) - UNPAID

Universal Health Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Clearwater is offering an unpaid internship for Master's students in social work or counseling. Interns will conduct therapeutic services, engage in individual and family counseling sessions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assess therapy dynamics effectively. This internship is a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in therapeutic settings.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills for documentation.
• Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services for patients.
• Provide counseling sessions for families and individuals.
• Develop treatment objectives and summaries.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics

Detail-oriented

Education

Enrolled in a Master’s Degree program in social work, counseling, or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

Interns work with Therapists that are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients. They provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups. Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychosocial history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. This internship is unpaid.

Qualifications

1. Education/Experience: Enrolled in a Master’s Degree program from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or other related fields.
2. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills in order to document assessments, treatment planning and interventions into a meaningful document. Must be able to communicate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team, managed care representatives, adults and patient families in a clear and concise manner. Knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics and techniques as related to cultural, social, economic, communication, and role expectations within family systems. Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the overall treatment plan.
3. Physical Requirements: Must have good visual acuity. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and ability to push/pull a minimum of 40 pounds. Demonstrate ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
4. Other: Position requires the ability to work productively and have the ability to ensure attention to detail in reviewing and producing documents. Must follow the security and confidentiality guidelines of ‘Windmoor.