MSW Internship Program Manager

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills seeks a highly qualified MSW Internship Program Manager in SSP/AR 1. This temporary full-time exempt role reports to the Direct Practice Supervisors and leads the MSW internship program within Health & Well-Being.

The Manager coordinates site hosts, oversees supervision, ensures CSWE compliance, and drives program outcomes while collaborating with campus partners and addressing staffing and resource needs. This is an on-site position in CA.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Experience supervising graduate students or similar professionals.
• Experience in program coordination, field education, or student affairs.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and lead program operations.
• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of CSWE competencies and field-education requirements.
• LCSW licensure preferred or eligible in CA.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the MSW internship program day-to-day.
• Provide supervision to MSW interns; weekly individual and group sessions.
• Recruit, place, and match internships with site hosts; monitor capacity.
• Assess program outcomes, quality assurance, and ongoing needs.
• Coordinate with campus partners and stakeholders; manage resources.
• Plan the end-of-year internship showcase and report on outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision experience

Program coordination

CSWE competencies

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job no: 562366
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty), On-site (work in-person at business location)

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

The Division of Student Affairs, Health & Well-Being, is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized professional to serve as the MSW Internship Program Manager in the SSP/AR 1 classification. This is a temporary full-time (1.0), exempt position reporting to the Direct Practice Supervisors.

Under the general direction of the Direct Practice Supervisors, the MSW Internship Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day management of the Health & Well-Being Division's MSW internship program. The position provides leadership and supervision to the MSW intern cohort and exercises independent judgment in managing program operations, addressing programmatic and performance-related matters, and ensuring the program operates effectively and in alignment with Division, university, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements. The Manager serves as the primary point of leadership for the internship program and consults with the Direct Practice Supervisors on matters requiring specialized professional guidance or authority outside the scope of the program.

The Manager establishes operational priorities, procedures, and processes; manages the recruitment, selection, and placement of MSW interns; manages relationships with Site Hosts, including site matching, confirming capacity, and determining the continuation or discontinuation of placement sites; and oversees program quality assurance and the assessment of program outcomes, effectiveness, and needs. The Manager provides a minimum of one hour of scheduled individual supervision to each intern each week and facilitates weekly group supervision for the cohort, establishes expectations for performance and professional development, evaluates intern performance at established checkpoints, and holds responsibility for the final review and sign-off of intern evaluations and required MSW hours.

The Manager serves as the primary point of contact for concerns involving interns or Site Hosts; facilitates track determination (micro or macro) with each student; serves as the primary representative and liaison for the program with campus partners and stakeholders; manages professional development programming and coordinates the technology, space, and resources needed for program operations; and plans and hosts the end-of-year Division showcase highlighting program outcomes, student experience, program impact, employment outcomes, and ongoing program needs. The Manager performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and two years of experience.

Experience providing individual and group supervision to graduate-level students, or comparable professional supervisory experience.

Experience in program coordination, field education, or student affairs.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, manage program operations, and lead projects to completion.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent placements and competing priorities.

Knowledge of CSWE competencies and field-education requirements.

Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure, or license eligibility, in the State of California.

Experience managing a social work field-education or internship program in a higher-education or community-based setting.

Familiarity with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards and the NASW Code of Ethics.

Experience with program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement.

Experience partnering with campus and community stakeholders to develop and sustain placement sites.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 , revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

CSU Classification Range 3070-SSP/AR1 12-Grade-0:$7,127-$12,771

Anticipated hiring range will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
• A one page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed directly to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct

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Advertised: Sep 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 30 2027 Pacific Daylight Time