Clinical Intern (Masters Level Social Work)

Your Story. Our Mission. A Perfect Match.

You have a place here at OhioGuidestone, the state’s leader in community behavioral health care serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Make a real impact on lives with our Masters level Social Work internship. You'll engage in meaningful work, providing comprehensive support through individual, group, and family interventions. Hone your skills in crisis intervention, navigate complex case management scenarios, and become a powerful advocate for client needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, gain practical experience in documentation, and contribute to a supportive and empowering environment. This internship offers a potential pathway to a full-time social work position, where you can drive positive change in your community."

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct service to clients, including individual, group, or family services as needed.
• Advocate for clients and make recommendations for necessary clinical and support services.
• Collaborate with OhioGuidestone professionals, parents, and outside agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and minor case management functions as needed.
• Actively participate in client treatment conferences and meetings.
• Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Contribute to a safe and positive work environment.
• Actively participate in supervision sessions, utilizing feedback to enhance clinical skills and professional development. Supervision is an essential function of this role.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth through practical experience, mentorship, and training opportunities provided within the internship program. Learning is a primary focus of this internship.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

Work environments include: agency offices, school-based settings, or community locations, including client homes or virtual sessions.

• Ability to work flexible hours and be available for crisis management by phone.
• Computer literacy.

Education & Experience:

• Working towards or completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• For Graduate level Clinical Internships, Trainee status: CT, MFT-T, SWT is required

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including drug screen, physical exam, and tuberculosis test requirements.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment background checks

Benefits include:

The potential pay rate for a paid internship in this role is $ per hour. Unpaid internships may be offered as a result of specific circumstances.

• Free CEU trainings
• Flexible work schedules to support student-work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards
• Agency allows for audio taping with client consent