MSW Social Work Intern

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Centerstone’s Virtual Clinic is offering a year-long practicum internship opportunity for first-year MSW students who are interested in community mental health and case management. Interns will work 15–20 flexible hours per week and receive regular supervision from an LCSW and a task supervisor. This placement provides hands-on experience working with clients through case management assessments, resource navigation, and case management-specific service delivery. Interns may also assist with community outreach and advocacy projects, and various administrative tasks. Throughout the internship, students will build skills in social work assessment, case management intervention, documentation, professionalism, ethics, cultural competence, and working with individuals, families, and groups. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an MSW program, have strong communication skills, and can commit to the internship for the full academic year.

TENNESSE BASED SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM -Candidates must live in Tennessee.

Unpaid internship

Only the applications from MSW students from the following approved universities will be reviewed at this time:

Austin Peay State University

East Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Southern Adventist University

Union University

Tennessee State University

The University of Memphis

The University of Tennessee

Can I choose my own schedule?
Yes! Interns have a flexible schedule and can work 15–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, over 2–3 days, allowing them to balance their practicum with classes and other commitments. Scheduling is coordinated with the supervisor to meet both learning and clinic needs.

What kind of clients will I work with?
Interns will work with a diverse client population through the Virtual Clinic. All clients have commercial insurance and present with a wide range of mental health concerns, life challenges, and support needs. This provides opportunities to gain experience working with individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other behavioral health needs while developing skills in case management assessment, client engagement, case management service provisions, and resource coordination.

Commitment

• Duration: 1 academic year
• Hours: 15–20 per week, flexible 2–3 days, Monday through Friday
• Supervision: Weekly 1:1 with LCSW and task supervisor

Learning Outcomes

• Develop skills in case management assessment, intervention, and documentation
• Gain experience with individuals, families, and groups where applicable
• Strengthen advocacy and community practice competencies
• Build professionalism, ethical practice, and cultural competence

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Client Case Management Work: Intakes, assessments, recurrent case management sessions, and resource navigation
• Case Management: Maintain small caseloads, documentation, and treatment planning
• Group & Family Work: Participate in or co-facilitate sessions where able
• Community Engagement: Outreach, advocacy, and policy initiatives
• Administrative Support: Resource development and project work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

• Current enrollment in a Master’s of Social Work program (first-year placement)
• Strong interest in community mental health and case management
• Ability to commit to 15–20 hours per week for one academic year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.