Intern Master of Social Work

Overview

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Overview:

To be considered for an internship at Lakeview Center, a candidate must currently be enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private academic institution. Candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions and ask questions for clarification of topic. Internship assignments are subject to supervisory capacity and there is no guarantee of placement. Internships are work-based activities in which students engage in learning through practical and relevant experiences at various internship sites. Internships are undertaken by students who are at or near the end of a preparatory academic program. These structured experiences involve the practical application of previously studied theory through course work. Prospective interns should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the internship program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the internship period.

Must currently be enrolled in a Social Work Program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Prospective interns should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the internship program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the internship period. In addition, interns are required to:

• Adhere to dress and behavior guidelines.
• Participate in all approved activities structured by the internship supervisor.
• Complete, sign, and submit all documentation as directed by the internship supervisor by the requested deadline.
• Communicate with the internship supervisor throughout the internship experience, especially if concerns or problems need to be addressed.
• Evaluate and share information about the internship experience.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of Lakeview Center, Inc.
• Meet established criteria of the internship placement (not seek internships with family members; maintain passing grades, good attendance, and discipline records; etc.).
• Comply with training requirements.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the internship site.
• Cooperate with the intern supervisor; engage in the program as a learning experience; observe business etiquette; and abide by safety rules.
• Demonstrate honesty, punctuality, respect, courtesy, cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn both in the training classes and at the internship site.
• Remain at the assigned internship placement for the duration of the internship period except by mutual agreement of all parties.
• Maintain confidentiality guidelines.

To Apply:

Interested Interns please visit https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.