Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater · 2 months ago
INTERN - SOCIAL WORK (MSW/MA) - UNPAID
Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater is seeking interns for their social work program. Interns will work alongside therapists to provide therapeutic services and counseling for patients, families, and groups.
Health CareMedicalOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Interns work with Therapists that are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients
They provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups
Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychosocial history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries
Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team
Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a Master's Degree program from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or other related fields
Good verbal and written communication skills in order to document assessments, treatment planning and interventions into a meaningful document
Must be able to communicate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team, managed care representatives, adults and patient families in a clear and concise manner
Knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics and techniques as related to cultural, social, economic, communication, and role expectations within family systems
Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the overall treatment plan
Must have good visual acuity
Ability to lift up to 40lbs, and ability to push/pull a minimum of 40 pounds
Demonstrate ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time
Position requires the ability to work productively and have the ability to ensure attention to detail in reviewing and producing documents
Must follow the security and confidentiality guidelines of ‘Windmoor