MSW Internship Program Manager

California State University - Dominguez Hills; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for the MSW Internship Program Manager in SSP/AR 1. This exempt, full-time position reports to the Direct Practice Supervisors and oversees the Health & Well-Being Division's MSW internship program, including recruitment, placement, supervision, and program operations.

The Manager provides weekly individual and group supervision, ensures CSWE requirements are met, coordinates site hosts, and maintains quality assurance,

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MSW internship program within the Health & Well-Being Division, ensuring alignment with CSWE requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and placement of MSW interns and supervision structures.
• Coordinate relationships with Site Hosts, matching, capacity confirmation, and site continuation decisions.
• Lead program quality assurance, outcomes assessment, and needs analysis.
• Provide minimum one hour of individual supervision weekly and organize weekly group supervision for the cohort.
• Serve as liaison with campus partners and stakeholders; plan and host the end-of-year program showcase.

Skills

Supervision

Program coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity experience

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Two years of experience

Job description

MSW Internship Program Manager (SSP/AR 1)

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.

Division of Student Affairs

Health & Well-Being

Position Description

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.

Employment Requirement: Background Check

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.

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.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abides by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

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

Salary

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.