MSW Clinical Internship

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is a leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated MSW Clinical Intern to join our team.

The MSW Clinical Intern will participate as a member of the Clinical Department, supporting the flow and responsibilities of Access Center Programming, Case Management, and Health and Wellness Therapy. This role will aid in supporting frontline staff in day-to-day operations and will also receive a caseload of members working towards a variety of goals.

• Participate in SPY's orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
• Attend Clinical Department team meetings and group supervision
• Run Front Desk operations on a rotation basis ensuring members are connected with needed programs and services
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to pertinent services/programs such as housing, mental health, benefits, education, and employment as needed
• Assist in following up for referrals for services and collecting required paperwork (including follow up calls)
• Help plan and co-facilitate-related workshops/trainings for youth and community members
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor, establish treatment goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate member/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles and assist in understanding goals of intervention, documenting all services in Civicore and HMIS
• Co-facilitate group therapy sessions with the Health & Wellness Therapist
• Participate in one hour (minimum supervision)
• Other duties as assigned and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization

• Must be currently attending a university or college while and enrolled in an accredited MSW program
• Must have a reliable method of communication
• Must have a valid Driver's License and/or State ID
• Willing to complete a live scan (background check) and TB Test
• Is punctual and organized
• Able to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds
• Can utilize a harm reduction, trauma-informed approach when working with young people
• Willing to accept a variety of tasks to support the function and services provided at the Access Center and other SPY locations