Practicum Residential Intern
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Overview
Job Description
Join Us at Epworth: Empowering Futures, One Life at a Time!
At Epworth, we're more than just a multiservice agency; we are a beacon of hope and resilience for youth who have faced trauma. Established in 1864, our mission is to empower young individuals to uncover and embrace their unique potential by providing essential support, fostering resilience, and nurturing a sense of community. With a comprehensive range of services-from therapeutic foster care and intensive treatment to life skills training and crisis support-we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of youth and families each year.
Headquartered in the heart of Webster Groves, Missouri, with additional locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City, Epworth is committed to creating a world where every youth experiences life in all its fullness. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming lives, we invite you to explore our opportunities and join us in our mission to build a brighter, more hopeful future for those we serve.
What You'll Do
Under the supervision of the Field Instructor, the Intern provides individual, family, and group counseling and quality case management services to children and their families in office, home and community settings.
Your Impact and Key Responsibilities
- Shadow current therapists in counseling sessions.
- Maintain a small individual caseload (4-6 clients)
- Provide a minimum of one weekly individual therapy session and one weekly family therapy session to each assigned client.
- Complete Assessments and develop Treatment Plans with the full involvement of the client and the family.
- Provide 1-2 weekly therapy groups.
- Handle case management services for each assigned client and family
- Attend Residential Staff meetings weekly to remain current on program requirements, review cases and receive feedback and/or suggestions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Meet weekly with MSW Field Instructor to discuss therapy and related issues for assigned caseload.
- Complete Assessments, Treatment Plans and Progress Notes in a timely manner
- Attend staffing's, IEP meetings, court hearings or other community collaboration as needed.
- Conduct crisis intervention as needed.
- Completing other tasks as assigned by Field Instructor.
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