Foster Care Program Intern

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Program Summary: The Foster Care Services Program provides placement services and compassionate, comprehensive care and support to our clients and their families. The foster care program at Applewood Centers provides homes to youth of all ages who have behavioral and/or mental health issues. Unfortunately, many come from situations where there was neglect, abuse, and unsafe environments. We also offer a Respite Foster Care program, which takes part-time and emergency placements.

Position Summary: Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Foster Care Supervisor/ Field Instructor, the Foster Care Services Intern provides services to clients, their families, and significant others. Alongside our clinicians and staff, you will not only assist in the providing of individual interventions for clients, but you will also work closely with a client’s family and their significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.

Intern Experience Details: As the Foster Care Case Management Intern, you will provide the following services, including, but not limited to:
 

• Co-facilitating Foster Family and individual skill education
• Acting as an advocate for the best interest of the client
• Conducting Mental Health Assessments on clients and families
• Providing transportation to various visits and appointments as needed
• Participation in weekly team meetings and department trainings
• Clinical documentation and service provision training including CPST (Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment) progress notes and development of ISP (Individualized Service Plan)
• Other services necessary to the enrichment of the internship experience

Location: Travel is required for this role. Services will take place in the home and the community. 

Hours: Field hours are flexible. Evening work should be expected.

Qualifications: This internship is open to second year Master’s level students. Therefore, a Bachelor’s Degree is required and you must be currently enrolled in a Masters level Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy program. A SWT, CT or LSW is also required.