- Two-semester internship spanning the academic year
- Designed for first-year MSW Professional Foundation students
- Emphasis on providing case management services with a college student population
- Interns participate in a two-week orientation before the start of the fall semester and throughout the year join some staff meetings and agency committees
- Ideal for students in the behavioral and mental health concentration planning to pursue a clinical placement during their second year and provide clinical social work after graduation
- Provide case management services including referrals, care coordination, and brief interventions
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and medical providers
- Document all client interactions, referrals made, and other relevant information
- Assist with outreach programming including training, workshops, and tabling events
- Master’s student in an accredited social work program
- Commitment of 20 hours per week during the academic year for direct and indirect services
- Prior experience in adjacent fields recommended
We view training as an essential component of SHAW – Counseling and are dedicated to training students who are preparing for careers in mental health. We have a multidisciplinary cohort of master’s interns and clinical fellows. Interns have an excellent opportunity to learn about the practice of therapy as well as the use of self in the therapy process.
To apply for this internship opportunity, you must submit the following:
- Letter of interest including your expectations for your internship, your previous related experiences, and your longer-range personal and professional goals
- Completed field application from your program (if relevant, e.g. Sonia)
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Current transcripts that outline courses taken
- Two letters of recommendation
We accept applications on a rolling basis from January 1st to June 30th. We aim to schedule interviews within three weeks of receiving application materials when possible.
Application materials and/or questions about the application process or internship should be directed to:
Jeb Ebben, MSW, LCSW
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Training Director, Counseling
Student Health and Wellness
Division of Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
jtebben@uwm.edu
Northwest Quadrant, Building D, 8th Floor
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Main Office: 414-229-7429
Professional & Ethical Conduct
Trainees are expected to behave professionally and ethically at all times. In addition to the policies and procedures of SHAW, you must also abide by the ethical code of your discipline, e.g., NASW, ACA, or AAMFT.
To avoid dual relationships and protect privacy, applicants to the SHAW‑Counseling training program must not have previously received clinical services from SHAW‑Counseling (triage and case management appointments excluded). Counseling interns are also ineligible to receive SHAW‑Counseling services during their internship. Applicants who are former clients or anticipate needing services in the future should consider this policy carefully.
Recording
Trainees are required to record all of their clinical sessions and will only be assigned clients who consent to recording of their sessions. Recording is a necessary part of the training process that facilitates supervision and provides important feedback on the service you provide. Reviewing your recorded sessions and using them in supervision will help you grow as a clinician.
UWM is an equal opportunity employer and institution. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships/fellowships without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law regulations.