Masters Level Intern

Will you soon be a second year MSW student and interested in a school-based placement working with children and families in Hartford, CT? Apply today!

Catholic Charities school-based clinical program is looking for a second year intern to learn and gain experience within our Community Schools model. The individual is expected to embrace the co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength-based, child/family-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented philosophy. The intern will have an opportunity to develop and strengthen clinical skills in the following areas: child/family assessment, treatment planning, treatment using evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning. The ideal intern has some experience or interest in working with school-age children and families, and/or familiarity with educational systems/settings. The ideal intern is passionate about trauma-informed modalities. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under close supervision, provide clinical services to school-based clients.

Learn to successfully engage student and families in services as demonstrated by client treatment completion rates, increased client functioning and client completion of treatment plan objectives.

Learn to formulate psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in consultation with supervisor.

Demonstrate an increasing comprehension of the dynamics of human behavior, family systems, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and appropriate intervention techniques.

Learn to evaluate using standardized assessment tools, such as OHIOS, PHQ-9A, GAIN-SS, and SBIRT.

Learn to provide evidence based practices, such as CBT, MI, etc.

   
Learn to carry out appropriate treatment plans, according to best practice standards, and evaluate the progress throughout treatment and at termination.

Under close supervision, provide assessment and treatment through individual, family and group treatment modalities.

Adhere to professional ethical and behavioral standards of conduct to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client.

Work collaboratively with school staff on behalf of assigned students.

Record case activity within required timeframes according to agency procedures and requirements.

Understand and follow agency policies and procedures.

Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and appropriate training.

Maintain status as active student at an accredited school in a human services related education program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in a Masters of Social Work (MSW) program (seeking second year placement) that prepares students to perform clinical duties in accordance with licensing, certification and accreditation standards. The candidate will preferably have experience with children and families and/or with education settings. The ideal intern is passionate about trauma-informed modalities. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.