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BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL

Social Work Intern

BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399


About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.

Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the

BEST PLACES TO WORK

not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.

By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.

BBHH CARES

about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.

C ompassion

A cceptanceR espect

E mpowerment

S incerity

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.

This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Internship Summary

The Social Work Intern performs duties within a clinical training program designed to prepare them for a professional Clinical Social Work career.

Students will be provided with supervised experience in the professional arena of Clinical Social Work.

Students must maintain enrollment in the MSW Graduate program during the entire course of Social Work field placement.

Students will be supervised and observed as they gain practical professional experience in the following clinical social work areas:as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment teamas a group leader of therapeutic treatmentCase ManagementMaster Treatment PlansPsychosocial AssessmentsDischarge PlanningStudents will learn the role of Social Services in Inpatient, Outpatient, and Intake ServicesStudents will observe therapists and learn what it takes to counsel individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues and/or family situations and will learn to develop therapeutic treatment plans.Students will observe to learn how to provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy, ensure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families.The Social Work Internship pays $21 per hour.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE

Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma and enrollment in an accredited Social Work Graduate Master's Program as defined below, we're really looking for people who bring their

HEART

to our hospital.

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unofficial Transcripts and proof of current enrollment.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Enrollment in an Accredited Social Work Graduate Master's Program and in the placement phase.

The Graduate Student Assistant is a Temporary Appointment. Please include a copy of your Unofficial Transcripts

Education

Enrollment in an Accredited Social Work Graduate Master's Program and in the placement phase.

Registration as a graduate student in a college or university of recognized standing is required.

Benefits

Internships do not receive benefits.