LCSW Intern

Job Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Intern plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, client-centered care within a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) behavioral health clinic. Under the supervision of a Nevada Board-approved LCSW supervisor, the intern provides therapeutic support to individuals experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to identify client needs, strengths, diagnoses, and treatment goals.
• Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions using evidence-based modalities tailored to culturally diverse populations.
• Respond to urgent mental health situations with de-escalation, safety planning, and referral strategies.
• Support clients in developing coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and problem-solving strategies.
• Deliver psychoeducation on mental health topics, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, case managers, and external agencies to ensure integrated care and continuity of services.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans in partnership with clients, focusing on measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with collateral contacts as needed to support client progress and provide resources.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Aid in appointment scheduling, reminder calls, and follow-up coordination to support client engagement.
• Track service outcomes, client satisfaction, and program metrics for quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and supervision sessions to contribute to clinical discussions and receive guidance.
• Complete mandatory trainings, maintain HIPAA compliance, and follow all internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures.

Other Duties

• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values of: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality, and Joy.
• Always maintains a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintains the confidentiality of Hope Christian Health Center finances and patient-related information.
• Complies with HIPAA and protects patient information.
• Ensures compliance with all 19 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Requirements.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement activities and the clinical practice team efforts emphasizing the importance of the individual patient and putting the patient’s needs first.

Requirements

• Eligible to register with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers as a Clinical Social Worker Intern (CSW-Intern).
• Commitment to completing 3,000 post-graduate supervised clinical hours (including 2,000 in psychotherapy/diagnosis/treatment) within 2–3 years.
• Strong desire to work in a community-based, integrated primary care and behavioral health environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide culturally competent care.
• Willingness to complete the ASWB Clinical Exam and fingerprint/background check as required for full licensure.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical documentation systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) or multilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Key Competencies For Success

• Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit.
• Ability to operate general office machinery (computers, calculators, copy/fax machine, telephones, etc.).
• Outstanding ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated passion for community health care.
• Proven leadership, teambuilding, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and high-demand environment.
• Proven ability to manage performance goals.
• Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles; ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to special populations.

Typical Physical Demands

• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good reading eyesight and vision for close work.
• Ability to communicate by speaking and hearing in person or on the phone.
• Ability to travel to various locations.