Minnetonka - Family Place Internship

Learning Opportunities

• There are 2-3 internship opportunities within the Family Place program throughout the year.
• Interns are required to be present within the day treatment classroom a minimum of three days per week, for a minimum of a six month time frame.
• Preference will be given to those students willing to complete a school year (September through May).
• Summer block intern placements that are 40 hours/5 days per week are also considered.
• In the day treatment classroom, students will:
• Learn and utilize therapeutic intervention and developmental repair techniques based on current and relevant research.
• Learn and participate in play therapy techniques.
• Assist in planning and implementing therapeutic activities in the day treatment milieu.

Supervision and Training

• Students will participate in weekly clinical staffing’s and receive one hour/week of individual reflective supervision.
• Students will work in a small supportive team environment and gain knowledge, guidance and support from diverse team of seasoned mental health professionals.
• Students will also have the opportunity to participate in program and agency trainings on a wide variety of relevant topics.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Candidates should be in their final year of Graduate School.
• Enrollment in an accredited graduate program of study.

Student Qualities Desired

• Work or life experience with children.
• Ability to take direction and work as a team member, strong communication and written skills, ability to establish positive, respectful working relationships with a diverse population of adults and children.
• Flexibility, creativity and the ability to think on your feet, problem solve well.