Social Worker Intern

Description Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you!

The Social Worker Intern's job duties include conducting psychosocial assessments and weekly group sessions. Meet with patients for discharge planning purposes. Complete patient discharges in their entirety to include: all paperwork, contact patient family members and/or other collateral contacts as required with appropriate ROI’s. Attend daily treatment team meetings and any other meetings as assigned.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program that is either a MA of Social Work or MA in Health and Human Services Must be enrolled in a practicum class at the same time you are accruing trainee hours for graduation. Required to be present 20 hours a week.

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following: Background/Reference Check & Licensures/Certifications Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks. Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension. CPR certification if applicable to position Flu Vaccinations; Medical Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an APIU owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March. Pass drug and alcohol test Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at a Concentra Occupational Health Clinic Complete a satisfactory physical examination at a Concentra Occupational Health Clinic designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered. EEO Statement API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.