MSW Intern
Last Updated:Apr 3rd, 2024
MSW Intern
Description
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world. The MSW Intern will be working with the Transitional Foster Care team at the Bethany Indianapolis branch which works with children, who have entered the US unaccompanied, reunify with their sponsors. The MSW Intern will have specific agency hours, approximately 12-16 hours/week, that are designated for their learning experience. Learning activities/tasks accomplished during these hours will be supervised by a licensed mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LSW, LMH). The MSW intern will receive training applicable to the Bethany organization, to federal government expectations of the UC grant program, and to hands-on clinical experience. It is expected the MSW Intern will carry their own caseload of UCs during the 8-10 week internship. It is Bethany's goal to provide the MSW intern with hands-on learning experience regarding work in a social serivce, child and family welfare, non-profit organization. |
Responsibilities
This individual, under licensed supervision, will carry a reduced clinical caseload, as well as provide therapy and clinical support to refugee and immigrant youth with a wide range of issues including mental health and substance disorders.
This caseload includes conducting risk assessments, informational sessions on types of abuse with the minors, individual clincal sessions and group therapy sessions.
Additional responsibilities may include escorting minors to medical and mental health appointments, participating in behavioral, safety and medical planning meetings, providing educational and emotional support to foster families, escorting minors to educational and/or acculturation field trips.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in and completed at least one semester of an MSW program at an accredited university/college
Have a knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through MSW coursework
Be CPR-certified (this can be completed within the first week of internship if not previously certified)
Ability to exercise high level of confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be 21-years old with a valid driver's license
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment