Student Intern

The Aviary Recovery Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Aviary Recovery Center is seeking a Student Intern in Lee's Summit, Missouri. As a Social Worker I, you will provide therapeutic support to clients with behavioral issues and psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, crisis intervention, and managing treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and be pursuing a Master’s degree. The center provides a comprehensive benefits package that highlights their commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college is required.
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in social work.
• One or more years’ experience working with client population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessments of clients.
• Coordinate programs to meet client’s social and emotional needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and manage caseload.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic knowledge

Social work principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Student Intern | The Aviary Recovery Center | Lee's Summit, Missouri

About the Job

The Social Worker I plans, directs, defines and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services to clients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder and physical and emotional abuse. Conducts individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and education.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Conduct social history assessment of the client through observation and client/family interview, obtaining information on the client’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet client’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss client assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the client.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure client records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the client.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in social work.
• One or more years’ experience working with client population preferred.
• Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and government eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.

Licenses, Designations and Certifications

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• CPR certification and de‑escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Benefits

The Aviary Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Aviary Recovery Center is an EOE.