Associate, Volunteers and Auxiliary

Position Overview

This internship offers hands-on clinical exposure within an inpatient psychiatric setting serving adolescents and adults. Interns will gain experience in assessment, documentation, group facilitation, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration under direct clinical supervision. This placement is ideal for students interested in clinical social work, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, and hospital-based practice.

• Observe and participate in psychosocial assessments and biopsychosocial interviews
• Co-facilitate or observe process groups and psycho educational groups
• Assist with discharge planning, community referrals, and continuum-of-care coordination
• Participate in treatment team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds
• Support family engagement, collateral contacts, and patient education efforts
• Learn clinical documentation standards within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Observe crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessment practices
• Engage in weekly individual supervision and reflective learning activities
• Complete school-required learning contracts, logs, and evaluations

Intern responsibilities will be tailored to academic level and program requirements.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MSW program
• Eligible for internship placement through academic institution
• Interest in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment
• Strong communication, professionalism, and willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
• Background check, drug screening, and health clearance required