Master Level Internship Social Work
Job Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Frontier Behavioral Healths presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
At Frontier Behavioral Health we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employees contribution to our mission.
Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health safety and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.
At FBH we have a variety of client services including outpatient inpatient community outreach crisis services partnerships with schools law enforcement and more.
Our evidence-based culturally appropriate trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.
Given the use of the clinician model at FBH (combination of counseling and as needed case management) FBH is well-suited as a placement for MSW interns. We take MSW interns for foundation practicum advanced practicum or both. Interns are placed in a program within FBH that matches their interest (e.g. counseling children/teens adults crisis work etc) but are also exposed to the broad variety of community behavioral health care through being able to shadow staff in programs other than the one in which the intern is placed. As an agency that employs trauma-informed care the recovery model and integrative/collaborative care elements the MSW internship at FBH immerses the intern in cutting edge models of practice making the graduate well-suited for employment in a variety of settings.
During this internship you will have the opportunity to do the following:
Develop clinical caseload of up to 12 individual clients plus group(s).
Will shadow staff in programs other than the one the intern is assigned to.
Learn collaborative documentation methods.
Participate in staff meetings clinical case staffings etc.
Develop skills for professional practice and develop a sense of oneself as a practitioner.
Participate in monthly intern seminars which introduce the interns to topics pertinent to contemporary social work and community behavioral health practice (integrated services trauma-informed care ethical dilemmas etc).
Weekly supervision is provided by a qualified supervisor.
Requirements for Internship Applicants:
Simultaneous enrollment in a CSWE-accredited graduate social work program.
Successful completion of a background check.
Attend in-person orientation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All internships at FBH are unpaid. This internship qualifies for a nominal monthly stipend.
Monthly stipend not available to employees who are doing their internship while currently employed at FBH.
Additionally Internships at Frontier Behavioral Health are not eligible for benefits or a sign-on bonus.
Below is our benefit information that you may want to review if you are interested in employment once you complete your degree. We love to hire our interns!
Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!
WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:
Paid Time Off Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
BENEFITS: Dental and Vision
Retirement We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employermatch.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
PERKS: Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!
Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.
Required Experience:
Intern
