MSW Foundation Internship: Children's Mental Health Case Management Program
Minneapolis, MN
Clinical Internships – Fall Internships /
Intern /
On-site
Washburn Center's Master’s level Interns gain professional development and a solid foundation of clinical knowledge as they build careers in mental health therapy. Our unique program offers collaborative and direct field placements to graduate students exploring careers in children’s community mental health.
Use your internship to actively improve the lives of MN kids
Regardless of where Interns are placed, each student will get first-hand experience working with children accessing mental health services, and will support families alongside both peers and independently licensed Therapists and Case Managers.
Our field placements offer hands-on training in individual, family and/or group therapy, as well as case management, and Interns will focus in on center-based, home-based or school-based therapy. While most placements stem out of Washburn Center’s Minneapolis office, majority of interns will spend much of their time in the community.
Gain knowledge you'll use for the rest of your career
In addition to case consultations and in-service workshops, learning opportunities for master’s level internships include: diagnostic assessments, case management, development of treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries. Internships are typically a nine month experience from Aug/Sept to May.
Pathways Fellowship for BIPOC Interns:
Washburn Center for Children’s Pathways Fellowship aims to support people of color pursuing a career in the mental health field by reducing social, economic and racial barriers. Pathways builds upon Washburn Center’s clinical internship program and its long-time commitment to training professionals in children’s mental health. This fellowship supports the pathway to independent licensure for interns pursuing their Masters degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Psychology.
Fellows receive:
• mentoring with an experienced clinician of color
• a cohort experience to build comradery and support with other Pathways Fellows (twice monthly, 90 minute meetings)
• a fellowship grant in the amount of $7500 to assist with expenses while pursuing graduate education or licensure
BIPOC Interns who are hired as interns for the 2024/2025 co-hort can apply for a Pathways Fellowship during the Pathways Interview Process in Summer 2024.
COVID Vaccine Policy
As part of Washburn Center for Children’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and to comply with federal, state, and local government regulations, Washburn requires COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, for:
- All employees
- All interns/trainees/fellows
Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and due to religious beliefs. Please notify the HR team if you would like to request an exemption
Washburn Center Case Management: https://youtu.be/z8SJzvvDtfQ
Case Managers work collaboratively with families and across multi disciplines internally, to develop a care plan and ensure access to needed services, including mental, social, educational, health, vocational and recreational assistance. Our case managers advocate on behalf of the child and family’s needs and coordinate care across multiple providers. These services are provided for children age 3 through 17.
Interns shadow and observe a small caseload with a Case Management clinician in order to support culturally based, individualized service to children and families in their home, schools and community. The purpose is to improve or maintain a child’s emotional and behavioral functioning, to help the family access needed resources for the child, and to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement, risk of maltreatment, or the need for protective services.
Responsibilities
Clinical Treatment - The intern educate, support, and empower families to self-advocate and navigate various systems with more confidence and skill, as well as observe specialized direct services to children and their families in their homes, schools, and communities.
Service Plan Development
Develop Individual Family Community Support Plan (IFCSP) based on the functional assessment and diagnosis.
Refer, Coordination, and Monitoring Services –
§ Make referrals and perform related activities to help an individual obtain needed services.
§ Assist in connecting the client and the family to the services, e.g., medical, social, educational, etc.
§ Coordinate services identified in the service plan, both individually and in collaboration with the treatment team and other service providers in the community. The clinician may be required to travel and participate in activities in Hennepin County and the surrounding areas to ensure the coordination of services, some of the activities may include judicial appearances as required by the court and attending IEP meetings.
§ Monitor/evaluate services, such as determining whether the services were provided as requested and meet the client’s needs.
§ Adjust services over the duration of the client’s case management to ensure needs are still being met.
Documentation – The intern, with support from clinicians, gain experience in how to maintain required documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual including:
§ Complete a written functional assessment
§ Document assessment activities
§ Develop the service plan and documenting the IFCSP
§ Update and review the service plan throughout the duration of the case
§ Document all case activities
§ Timely response of communications from the program director, the supervisor, or program support to ensure clear communication throughout the program
**All interns and clinicians are to ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed. **
Supervision and Professional Development - Interns are invited to:
· Attend weekly supervision and case consultation, present case information, and create and identify questions for consultation and supervision
· Provide and receive support from other team members
· Attend team meetings on Wednesdays from 9:00am – 10:30am. The program also has consultation the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00am to 10:00am and the second Tuesday of the month from 8:30am – 10:30a
Masters of Social Work Internship Requirements
- Must be enrolled in Master's of Social Work Program (candidates may be in their foundation or clinical/concentration placement)
- Must be earning academic credit for an internship placement
- Applicants should be flexible, resourceful, and demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity and the role of culture in the therapeutic process
- Knowledge and application of trauma informed practice and experience working with children that have experienced trauma is desired
QUESTIONS?
Don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions! E-mail internships@washburn.org.
COVID Vaccine Policy
As part of Washburn Center for Children’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and to comply with federal, state, and local government regulations, Washburn requires COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, for:
- All employees
- All interns/trainees/fellows
Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and due to religious beliefs. Please notify the HR team if you would like to request an exemption
