Social Work Intern

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is offering an Integrated Behavioral Health internship program for social workers. This unique opportunity allows MSW students to develop essential clinical skills while engaging with professionals in the health sector.

Interns will provide therapy in primary care settings and gain valuable insight into mental health support services. We are particularly interested in candidates who prioritize cultural awareness and diversity, striving to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

This position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Masters-level social work program and completing their clinical practicum.

Responsibilities

• Engage in learning opportunities with clinicians from mental health and medical departments.
• Provide brief individual and family therapy in Integrated Behavioral Health programs.
• Support patients with immediate mental health needs and complex medical needs.

Education

Masters-level social work program

Job description

Position Summary

The Integrated Behavioral Health internship program for social workers within Children’s Minnesota offers unique opportunities for MSW students to learn and develop clinical skills within our IBH (Integrated Behavioral Health) programs located throughout the metro. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) includes therapists embedded in primary care clinics that provide brief individual and family therapy, support for immediate mental health needs, and support for patients with complex medical needs. Placements are available Monday‑Friday, hours between 7:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Students will interact with other clinicians and interns from the mental health and medical departments through shadowing and learning opportunities. We emphasize candidates with a strong background in cultural awareness and equity and diversity issues, and are committed to supporting students who reflect the diversity of the patients and families we serve.

Education

• Candidates need to be in a Masters-level social work program and completing their clinical (advanced) practicum.

Physical Demands

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Compensation and Benefits

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part‑time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Equal Opportunity

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.