Clinical Social Worker Internships
Clinical social worker internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on client-facing experience, mentorship from working clinical social workers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Healthcare & Medical Services are the industries with the most openings, with MCR Health, Brevard Health Alliance, and Lotus Behavioral Health among the employers posting roles now.
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The Pride Center at Equality Park is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive space that celebrates and empowers the South Florida community. Since its inception 33+ years ago, The Center has been committed to meeting the diverse health, social, educational, and safety needs of its community through innovative programs and services.
Job Summary
The Pride Center at Equality Park is seeking a compassionate, collaborative Part-Time/Hourly Social Worker (MSW) to serve as a field instructor for social work interns while providing overflow behavioral health services within our integrated Wellness at The Center program. This flexible position is ideal for an experienced MSW who enjoys mentoring emerging professionals while maintaining a small clinical caseload in a mission-driven community behavioral health setting.
The position typically averages 5 to 10 hours per week (with a guaranteed minimum of 3 hours weekly) based on clinic demand. You will provide direct client care under the clinical consultation of the Director (LMHC-QS), participate in weekly case consultation, and provide the required field instruction and supervision for BSSW/MSW student interns in accordance with university requirements and social work educational standards.
Salary: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Hours: 5–10 hours per week (variable schedule based on clinic demand; 3 hours weekly minimum guaranteed)
Status: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
Responsibilities
Social Work Field Instruction & Supervision
- Provide field instruction and supervision to BSSW/MSW student interns, ensuring they meet university field placement requirements, develop core social work competencies, and practice in accordance with professional NASW ethical standards.
- Complete required university evaluations and verify intern supervision and field placement hours.
Direct Client Care
- Conduct clinical biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral health screenings, clinical individual counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for clinic patients under clinical consultation.
- Provide supportive counseling and care coordination for patients experiencing behavioral health concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and life stressors.
Clinical Consultation
- Participate in weekly case consultation with the Director (LMHC-QS) to review client cases, support clinical decision-making, coordinate intern learning objectives, and receive clinical supervision for MSW caseload.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records (EHR).
- Ensure documentation complies with HIPAA, organizational policies, and professional standards.
- Complete required university documentation related to intern supervision and field instruction.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Experience
- Must have held an MSW degree for at least two years, as required by our university field placement partners for social work field instructors.
Licensure
- Florida licensure is not required.
- If not already completed, participation in the Field Instructor Supervisor Training offered periodically throughout the year from local university social work programs will be required.
- Registered Clinical Social Work Interns and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are welcome to apply within the established pay range.
NOTE: Clinical consultation is provided by an onsite LMHC-Qualified Supervisor; however, this position does not provide supervision hours toward LCSW licensure. Applicants pursuing licensure as a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) may count face-to-face client clinical hours completed at this clinic toward licensure, provided they secure an outside Board-Approved LCSW Qualified Supervisor (LCSW-QS) who assumes clinical oversight of those cases to meet state requirements.
Clinical Experience
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, providing individual counseling, crisis intervention, and documenting care using DSM-5-TR-informed case conceptualization.
Organization & Collaboration
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance direct client care, student supervision, documentation, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Environment
- Ability to work respectfully and professionally within a welcoming, sex-positive environment serving diverse communities.
Background Screening
- Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening prior to employment and maintain eligibility, including any required rescreening, in accordance with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements. You can visit this site for more information: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening.html.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience serving as a social work field instructor, task supervisor, or mentor for BSSW/MSW students.
- Experience in community behavioral health, nonprofit healthcare, integrated care, public health, or HIV/STI prevention.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
Why Join Our Team?
This flexible position is ideal for an MSW seeking supplemental income, an individual retired from the field and wanting to work just a few hours a week, a gradual return to clinical practice, or an opportunity to remain engaged in meaningful community-based work without the demands of a full-time caseload while supporting and cultivating new social workers entering the workforce.
If you enjoy mentoring future social workers while providing compassionate, affirming behavioral health services, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help expand access to high-quality care for communities throughout South Florida.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] Do you hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited CSWE institution, and have you held this degree for at least 2 years? Please reply with YES or NO.
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] This position is strictly 5 to 10 hours per week (with a 3-hour minimum) on a variable schedule based on clinic volume. Is this hourly structure and the pay range of $25-$30/hr acceptable to you? Please reply with YES or NO.
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] This position will be the field educator/field instructor for BSSW and MSW student interns rotating through the clinic. Please briefly describe any supervision, mentoring, or other oversight experience you have working with interns, and briefly describe what interests you about being a field educator/instructor for social work student interns.
Work Location: In person
Company Overview
The Pride Center at Equality Park is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive space that celebrates and empowers the South Florida community. Since its inception 33+ years ago, The Center has been committed to meeting the diverse health, social, educational, and safety needs of its community through innovative programs and services.
Job Summary
The Pride Center at Equality Park is seeking a compassionate, collaborative Part-Time/Hourly Social Worker (MSW) to serve as a field instructor for social work interns while providing overflow behavioral health services within our integrated Wellness at The Center program. This flexible position is ideal for an experienced MSW who enjoys mentoring emerging professionals while maintaining a small clinical caseload in a mission-driven community behavioral health setting.
The position typically averages 5 to 10 hours per week (with a guaranteed minimum of 3 hours weekly) based on clinic demand. You will provide direct client care under the clinical consultation of the Director (LMHC-QS), participate in weekly case consultation, and provide the required field instruction and supervision for BSSW/MSW student interns in accordance with university requirements and social work educational standards.
Salary: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Hours: 5–10 hours per week (variable schedule based on clinic demand; 3 hours weekly minimum guaranteed)
Status: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
Responsibilities
Social Work Field Instruction & Supervision
- Provide field instruction and supervision to BSSW/MSW student interns, ensuring they meet university field placement requirements, develop core social work competencies, and practice in accordance with professional NASW ethical standards.
- Complete required university evaluations and verify intern supervision and field placement hours.
Direct Client Care
- Conduct clinical biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral health screenings, clinical individual counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for clinic patients under clinical consultation.
- Provide supportive counseling and care coordination for patients experiencing behavioral health concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and life stressors.
Clinical Consultation
- Participate in weekly case consultation with the Director (LMHC-QS) to review client cases, support clinical decision-making, coordinate intern learning objectives, and receive clinical supervision for MSW caseload.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records (EHR).
- Ensure documentation complies with HIPAA, organizational policies, and professional standards.
- Complete required university documentation related to intern supervision and field instruction.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Experience
- Must have held an MSW degree for at least two years, as required by our university field placement partners for social work field instructors.
Licensure
- Florida licensure is not required.
- If not already completed, participation in the Field Instructor Supervisor Training offered periodically throughout the year from local university social work programs will be required.
- Registered Clinical Social Work Interns and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are welcome to apply within the established pay range.
NOTE: Clinical consultation is provided by an onsite LMHC-Qualified Supervisor; however, this position does not provide supervision hours toward LCSW licensure. Applicants pursuing licensure as a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) may count face-to-face client clinical hours completed at this clinic toward licensure, provided they secure an outside Board-Approved LCSW Qualified Supervisor (LCSW-QS) who assumes clinical oversight of those cases to meet state requirements.
Clinical Experience
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, providing individual counseling, crisis intervention, and documenting care using DSM-5-TR-informed case conceptualization.
Organization & Collaboration
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance direct client care, student supervision, documentation, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Environment
- Ability to work respectfully and professionally within a welcoming, sex-positive environment serving diverse communities.
Background Screening
- Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening prior to employment and maintain eligibility, including any required rescreening, in accordance with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements. You can visit this site for more information: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening.html.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience serving as a social work field instructor, task supervisor, or mentor for BSSW/MSW students.
- Experience in community behavioral health, nonprofit healthcare, integrated care, public health, or HIV/STI prevention.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
Why Join Our Team?
This flexible position is ideal for an MSW seeking supplemental income, an individual retired from the field and wanting to work just a few hours a week, a gradual return to clinical practice, or an opportunity to remain engaged in meaningful community-based work without the demands of a full-time caseload while supporting and cultivating new social workers entering the workforce.
If you enjoy mentoring future social workers while providing compassionate, affirming behavioral health services, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help expand access to high-quality care for communities throughout South Florida.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] Do you hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited CSWE institution, and have you held this degree for at least 2 years? Please reply with YES or NO.
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] This position is strictly 5 to 10 hours per week (with a 3-hour minimum) on a variable schedule based on clinic volume. Is this hourly structure and the pay range of $25-$30/hr acceptable to you? Please reply with YES or NO.
- [MANDATORY QUESTION - APPLICATIONS LEAVING THIS BLANK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED] This position will be the field educator/field instructor for BSSW and MSW student interns rotating through the clinic. Please briefly describe any supervision, mentoring, or other oversight experience you have working with interns, and briefly describe what interests you about being a field educator/instructor for social work student interns.
Work Location: In person
Clinical Social Worker Internship Market
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Tips for Your Clinical Social Worker Internship Search
Apply to summer cohorts in the fall
Large hospital systems, managed care organizations, and community mental health agencies open summer internship applications as early as September. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of remaining spots. Mark application deadlines for your target sites at the start of each semester and treat them as firm.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Clinical social worker intern candidates stand out with documented evidence of clinical reasoning, not just a list of coursework. Compile anonymized case conceptualizations, assessment write-ups, or a practicum log that shows your theoretical orientation and direct practice skills. A shareable portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Your program's field office knows which agencies recruit from your school before roles post publicly, and career fairs surface structured placements tied to university partnerships. Apply directly to smaller nonprofits, school-based programs, and outpatient clinics running their own cohorts alongside campus activity so you are not limited to sites with formal university agreements.
Practice your clinical interview out loud
Clinical social worker intern interviews often include case vignettes where you walk through an assessment or intervention plan in real time. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weight how you think through a situation as much as the answer you land on. Record yourself once to catch filler words and pacing issues before the real screen.
Target structured internship programs built for new clinicians
Large healthcare systems, managed care organizations, and government agencies run cohort-based internship programs designed specifically for BSW and MSW students with no prior clinical employment. These programs offer structured supervision, rotations, and often a direct pipeline to licensure-track roles. They recruit early in the academic year and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your population interest and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the clinical social worker internships listed here. Many clinical placements require in-person client contact, but telehealth and care coordination roles do support remote work. Decide what you can realistically commit to before searching, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through placements you cannot accept.
Clinical Social Worker Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical social worker internship?
Lead with coursework and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For clinical social worker candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want is documented case notes, assessment samples, or a practicum log that shows clinical reasoning. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where social work program recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a clinical social worker internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for clinical social worker interns is consistent performance on real caseloads, how well you fit the team's supervision structure, and whether the site has open headcount when your internship ends. Position for a return offer by delivering strong work without counting on it as your only path forward.
When should I apply for clinical social worker internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large hospital systems, community mental health agencies, and managed care organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller nonprofits, school districts, and co-op placements post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off throughout the academic year.
Are clinical social worker internships paid?
Most professional clinical social worker internships in the U.S. are paid, though compensation varies by employer size, industry, and location. Nonprofit and government placements sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, while large healthcare systems and managed care organizations tend to pay competitively. Listings show compensation where the employer discloses it, so you can compare across openings as you search.
What should a clinical social worker internship resume include?
Lead with projects and practicum placements, not work history. Highlight two or three concrete experiences with the population served, the intervention approaches used, and any measurable outcomes, linking to a portfolio or case summary if your program allows it. Add relevant coursework in clinical theory, assessment, and ethics. Keep it to one page and make every line specific to direct practice skills.
Are there remote clinical social worker internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the clinical social worker internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts, particularly in telehealth and care coordination, fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country. Apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a clinical social work field placement, and how is it different from a standard internship?
A field placement is a structured, supervised practicum required by accredited BSW and MSW programs, graded as part of your degree and coordinated through your school's field office. A standard internship is employer-initiated and may or may not count toward program requirements. Both provide direct practice experience, but field placements recruit through academic channels early in the school year and are highly competitive at top clinical sites.
Can international students get clinical social worker internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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