Opportunity Summary:

BSW students will support supervising social workers meeting the material and emotional needs of clients. Students will learn how to conduct a social needs assessment, assist in developing a service plan, and support clients in finding the resources they need in the community. Students will acquire individual and group counseling skills and learn how to address mental health and socio-economic crises.

Opportunity timeframe:

Interns generally work 15-20 hours per week. Each supervisor will work with interns on their schedule and meeting their fieldwork requirements specified by their universities.

Eligibility requirements:

The student must be enrolled in an approved BSW program. We may consider other Bachelor's Level Human Services programs with a clinical internship requirement.

Learning Model:

Sheppard Pratt offers a variety of formal lectures in its world famous continuing education program and program level trainings. Interns will also receive individual and group supervision to support their professional development.

Student Expectations:

Students will be prepared to be bachelor's level social workers and be trained in managing a variety of client needs using best practices.

Student Tasks:

Students will learn primarily case work and case management techniques, but they will also learn basic counseling skills and to recognize different childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.