Master's Foundational/Generalist Internship

Fernbrook Family Center; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Fernbrook Family Center in Austin, Minnesota, is offering internships for Master's level students in Social Work and Psychology. Interns will provide mental health services under supervision while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards. The position requires excellent communication skills, a commitment to ongoing learning, and reliable transportation. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week and will gain valuable clinical experience while collaborating with diverse teams in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enroll in a master's degree program relevant to the mental health field.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to clients in various settings.
• Document services in compliance with agency standards.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Ethical decision-making

Professional boundaries

Time management

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Feedback receptiveness

Commitment to learning

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields

Job description

Job Summary

Fernbrook Family Center provides internships for Masters level students from the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, etc. Masters level student intern work is done under the direct supervision of a qualified site supervisor from Fernbrook. All services provided by the Intern will be reviewed by the supervisor including written work (i.e. assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes) and interactions with clients. The student intern will engage in a variety of clinical and non‑clinical activities related to their specific discipline and consistent with their individual learning requirements for their program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Masters 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.
• 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. Overtime must be pre‑approved by a supervisor.

Education And Experience

• Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree program related to Social Work, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and other pertinent related fields.
• 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.