[Hiring] MSW Social Work Intern @Centerstone

Role Description

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
• 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.

TENNESSEE 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
• Other behavioral health needs

while developing skills in:

• Case management assessment
• Client engagement
• Case management service provisions
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Benefits

• 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