We welcome interns to learn from our seasoned staff at Green Chimneys. There will be substantial supervision, and any hours of learning during this internship will count toward college credits for indirect or direct hours needed for student’s school program of study. Only students enrolled in a master degree program that can verify that they will obtain college credits are accepted for this learning opportunity. It is up to the student to verify with their school regarding placement and credits.
Social Work Interns get hands-on experience working with students (grades 4-8) in a Therapeutic Day School. Interns carry a caseload of 3-4 students and are responsible for Individual, Small Group and Family counseling. They are also responsible to help develop Treatment Plans and Individual Crisis Safety Plans.
TDS Social Work Interns are expected to attend staff meetings, peer supervision, clinical seminars and treatment conferences. Interns will work toward students’ IEP (Individual Education Plans) goals and will participate in Annual CSE (Committee on Special Education ) meetings with school Districts.
Interns participate in Green Chimneys staff training, which includes certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse and Maltreatment for Mandated Reporters.
All interns report to a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who guides them through a school year-long internship and provides weekly individual supervision.
Qualifications include:
Must be Enrolled in a second year field placement in an MSW program
Flexibility with regard to schedule (3 days/week 7:30 -3:30), treatment modalities, and ability to adapt quickly to changing environment
Comfortable working outdoors and around animals: our campus is located on several hundred acres and includes a small farm.
Ability to work well with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Treatment teams require working cooperatively in order to deliver the most effective treatment.
Experience working with youth and families