Master's Level Clinical Internship: School-Based Program

Minneapolis, MN
Clinical Internships – Fall Internships /
Intern /
Hybrid
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 2023/2024 co-hort can apply for a Pathways Fellowship during the Pathways Interview Process in Summer 2023.

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

What is School Based Therapy at Washburn?
Our compassionate, experienced therapists support children and their families through challenging times by offering individual therapy to help with a wide range of concerns, including school adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with loss or family changes, abuse, traumatic events, attention problems, parent-child conflicts and acting-out behaviors. Our counseling focuses on building on a child’s strengths and supporting them in gaining skills to be successful at home, in school and in the community.
 
The School Based Program intern will provide mental health assessment, treatment, and prevention services to children and their families as well as consultation to school staff. Primary role includes individual and family therapy to a caseload of up to 6 clients within a school setting.  This placement provides opportunities for learning outpatient therapy skills, including diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and treatment strategies. Intern will develop collaborative relationship within the school setting and participate in school meetings where appropriate to help students succeed.

School Internship Opportunities at the following Schools:
-Cedar Ridge Elementary, Eden Prairie MN
-Sanford Middle School, MPLS MN
-Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program, Shoreview MN
-Sojourner Truth Academy , MPLS MN
-Hiawatha and Howe Elementary schools, MPLS MN
 
Responsibilities

Clinical Treatment - Clinicians will provide a combination of the following school-based services within the school, clients’ homes, and across the community, as agreed upon with the school staff and the Washburn Center supervisor, including:
Conduct diagnostic assessments
Develop and implement a treatment plan with the family based on a diagnosis
Provide individual and family therapy
Participate in IEP meetings
Care coordination, including collaboration with psychiatrists and other professionals working with the child
Create a discharge plan
 
Ancillary Services - Clinicians will also provide ancillary services as agreed upon with the school staff and the Washburn Center supervisor, including:
Provide care coordination, including collaboration with parents, school staff, and other agencies
Participate in classroom observations
Provide teacher consultation and training
Attend collaboration and planning meetings with school staff, program directors, and grant coordinators to review the status of the program and manage referrals in order to facilitate program development and the coordination of the program at the school
 
Documentation – Interns will be expected to maintain documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual, including:
·         Diagnostic assessments
·         Treatment plans for each client
·         Session progress notes
·         Documentation of all case activities
·         Discharge or transfer summaries
·         Timely record keeping of all clinical activities and grant related services as defined
·         Timely response of communications from the supervisor and program support  team
 
All interns and clinicians are to ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed.
 
Supervision and Professional Development - Interns are expected to:
·         Attend weekly supervision and case consultation, present case information, and create and identify questions for consultation and supervision
·         Attend team meetings held on Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

Master's Clinical Internship Requirements

    • Must be enrolled in Master's program of Counseling Psychology, Professional Psychology, Social Work or marriage and family
    • Must be earning academic credit for an internship placement
    • Applicants should be empathetic, self-reflective, and have the ability to stay regulated in difficult situations
    • Knowledge and application of trauma informed practice is desired
    • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural diversity and the role of culture in the therapeutic process
- The desired time frame for this internship is Fall 2024 through Spring 2025, but there is flexibility in timeline.
- Placements are open until filled. 
- Position provides in-person sessions



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