Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area · 2 weeks ago
Intern - Masters
Elgin, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternFamily Service Association of Greater Elgin Area is offering a clinical internship for master's level students in Social Work or Psychology. The role involves adhering to ethical codes, completing onboarding requirements, and working on tasks assigned by the Field Supervisor while maintaining client confidentiality and safety.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Adhere to FSA policies, rules, and standards of practices as well as all applicable ethical codes. NASW and ACA Code of Ethics
Complete all necessary employee onboarding requirements in a timely manner
Establish a written learning agreement with Field Instructor. Identify specific learning objectives and create a consistent schedule as well as evaluation arrangements
Participate in completing any required internship evaluations or meetings with school
Adhere to field placement schedule and notify Field Instructor of any changes prior to changes being implemented. Notify Field Instructor of unavoidable absences or inability to come in at scheduled times
Complete assigned tasks by Field Supervisor that may include direct client interactions, documentation, and/or completion of an assigned project
Responsible for working with collaterals on behalf of active clients, including: referral and linkage, discharge planning with in-patient psychiatric facilities, and the advocacy of a client’s rights within the education, legal, state and mental health systems
Use good judgement in all work to ensure client safety. Seek out necessary resources and practices effective self-care to enhance performance in all internship duties
Maintain all client’s confidentiality and rights under the HIPAA law
Maintain a record of field hours and assigned duties in collaboration with the Field Instructor
Responsible for completion of and meeting deadlines for all paperwork for cases, including: CIS Billing Notes, Case Closing, and other paperwork necessary or appropriate for maintaining case files
Responsible for completion of and meeting deadlines for all agency administrative paperwork, including: CIS Billing Notes, expense sheets and any other administrative or agency requested reports
Responsible for attending staff meetings, clinical meetings and program meetings as assigned by Supervisor
Responsible for participating in Utilization Review process
Complete all necessary training requirements based on program assigned
Maintain log of trainings completed
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor to the best of Intern’s ability
Perform incidental business-related travel as needed
Responsible for participating in the Internship Innovation Fair
Responsible for promoting collegiality at the workplace by working collaboratively with others
Responsible for any equipment assigned to be kept free from damage or loss. Any damage or loss of equipment needs to be immediately reported to Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a master's level program in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field at the time of internship
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related field
Must be able to pass an extensive background check
Effective positive interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to approach tasks and experiences with a positive attitude, and receive feedback from Field Supervisor
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement for approved travel based on Expense Reimbursement Policy
Supervision
Educational Opportunities
Access to the resources and additional training opportunities
Company
Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area
Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area is a nonprofit agency offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Founded in 1931
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Janeth Barba
Chief Executive Officer
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