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MSW Intern

CompanyUHS
LocationWest Allis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and implement therapeutic recreation intervention plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for maintaining documentation, ensuring a safe environment, and attending required training sessions.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
674
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
About the Role
Responsibilities

Granite Hills Hospital is located in West Allis, Wisconsin, and is proud to serve the community with mental and behavioral health care services for teens and adults. Our new 120-bed facility features evidence-based treatment modalities and a multi-disciplinary team led by medical professionals. The 120 beds are split into five groups of 24 with enclosed outdoor spaces to promote healing. The welcoming, open environment is designed to help individuals grow and take steps forward on their journey to a healthier, happier life.

 

Internship Experience: (Student will gain knowledge and experience in the following areas)

 

  1. Develop & implement a broad range of therapeutic and diversional recreation services and programs.
  2. Manage caseload, conducting assessments, developing and implementing appropriate intervention plans, documenting and evaluating outcomes, and goal writing. Actively participates in planning and coordinating treatment goals with interdisciplinary team members.
  3. Compliance with documentation guidelines and deadlines.
  4. Develops treatment protocols, and other supportive tasks as assigned.
  5. Creates and maintains a safe and positive environment for participants.
  6. Completes internship requirements toward preparing to take the certification exam for CTRS.
  7. Attends in-services, training and staff meetings. Provide in-service training as assigned.
  8. Commits to upholding in action and in deed, the service Excellence ideals of the agency and the department.
  9. Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with patients, visitors and coworkers.
  10. Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

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Qualifications

Expectations of Intern:

 

  1. Flexibility with hours (non-paid internship) and job duty assignments.
  2. (Usually 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
  3. Obtains/maintains certification in CPR and CPI (offered at Granite Hill Hospital).
  4. Complete and maintain compliance with Ganite Hill Hospital Healthstream trainings.
  5. Has a clear and understandable communication skill in routine and emergency situations.
  6. Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, possibly the duration of an 8-hour shift.
  7. Ability to stoop, bend, push, pull, crouch, kneel, balance and squat for up to 20-40 minutes during activity.

 

EEO Statement  

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

 

 

  

 

 

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. 

Key Skills
Therapeutic recreationCaseload managementTreatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentCrisis interventionCommunication skillsCPRCPIBehavioral health careGoal writingIn-service training
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation