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Avera is seeking an Intern for Fall Internship!

Job Summary

The MSW or Counseling Student Intern primary responsibilities are to observe and gain training and experience in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis for the Avera Behavioral Outpatient School-Integrated Behavioral Health services program within the Brookings Public School District. The MSW/Counseling Student Intern will gain exposure to following areas: school-linked behavioral health service referrals that would include student individual, family or group therapy. This will include training and implementation in conducting assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention, providing parent, school staff and community education services and some travel is occasionally required. This internship will also include telehealth based services.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be an active student in an accredited Masters of Social Work or Counselor’s program.

• Previous Human Service experience preferred.

• Internship credit obtained during the internship experience, required.

• If selected as an Avera intern, you will work with your school to complete/confirm the following:

  -Current immunizations

  -Physical exam within the last year

  -Current flu shot if internship occurs between October 1 and March 31

  -National criminal background check

  -HIPAA, infection control and safety training (we will provide if not covered by your academic program).

  Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts

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