Founded in 1966, Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. For more than 50 years Sound has been committed to providing excellent care to those we serve.  From young children to older adults, intensive outreach to insight oriented therapy, Sound has services to match the needs of our community.  With evidenced based practices and exceptionally talented team members we provide services to thousands each year at 16 outpatient sites, 4 residential facilities, nearly a dozen supported housing locations and hundreds of housing sites.  We proudly provide services in over 250 schools throughout our region.

Since 2017, Sound teams have practiced a model of care that has demonstrated efficacy for achieving recovery-based outcomes. Reaching Recovery™, developed by the Mental Health Center of Denver, is a measurement-based clinical care model that promotes consumer engagement and recovery.  This model ensures the right services at the right time and at the right intensity to match their recovery progression and inspire hope along their journey. This model also allows clinical team members to match their skills with clients needing varying levels of targeted intervention. This promotes greater satisfaction for our team members. Throughout all of Sound’s programs, children to older adults and everyone in between… evidenced based care and metric driven service delivery is a key component to the health and wellness for those we serve.

the BHOP, Behavioral Health Outreach Program,  is  an interdisciplinary clinical program serving a diverse spectrum of residents of Seattle Housing Authority with a variety of Behavioral Health and psychosocial needs with a goal of improving health and housing stability for community members. The  BHOP program's scope of supporting psychosocial stability for community members aligns with micro, mezzo and macro areas of Social Work as it provides direct service to community members while collaborating with many external partners on systemic issues related  to health and housing. We are part of a multi-disciplinary consortium of providers and frequently  collaborate on program evaluations and systemic needs. The interdisciplinary BHOP program  may be of interest to people interested in programs targeting social determinants of health, health equity,  public health and population health. The BHOP program often works with an interdisciplinary group of colleagues including   health and medical providers, social work staff, emergency responders, and grassroots and community organizations.

This internship will provide students with practical experience in micro-level social work, focusing on direct clinical interactions with individuals. Students will have the opportunity to perform case management and brief counseling through therapeutic interventions in diverse settings working with a variety of populations not limited to disabled, multicultural, multigenerational, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC and more.
Responsibilities can include providing direct services and support to clients through individual interventions. Conducting screenings and assessments to determine client needs, and offer case management services to coordinate care. Additionally, interns will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care through an integrative lens.

This internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mezzo-level social work, focusing on working with groups, organizations, and communities. Interns will engage in program development, community outreach, and collaboration with various stakeholders to address systemic issues and promote positive change.
Responsibilities could include developing and implementing programs that address the needs of specific needs of the SOUND populations served, facilitating workshops, and community meetings, and conducting community outreach to identify needs and build relationships with key stakeholders. Interns will collaborate with community organizations, schools, and other agencies to coordinate services and resources, participate in the planning and evaluation of community-based initiatives, and advocate for clients and communities to address systemic issues and promote social justice or system changes to mental health. Additionally, they will maintain accurate records and documentation of program based clinical work, activities and client interactions, including systems analysis.

Sound internships offer students the opportunity to learn how macro work affects our work with smaller groups. Through the internships’ focus on micro and mezzo level work, students will have the opportunity to learn about how policy affects our populations. Students are encouraged to participate in activities centered around advocacy including legislative days in Olympia, NASW events and conferences, and policy discussions within the program and wider agency.

Sound as the leader of care in King County provides:
Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience working directly with clients and communities, applying the skills and knowledge learned in your coursework.

Professional Development: Participation in regular training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance your professional skills and knowledge onsite, sliding scale and free.
Supervision and Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced social workers and supervisors, including regular supervision sessions and mentorship opportunities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals in the field, build your professional network, and open doors to future career opportunities beyond internship.
Diverse Clientele: Work with a diverse range of clients and communities, gaining exposure to different populations and their unique challenges including Addiction treatment for children, teens and adults, Domestic violence, therapeutic foster care and a range of children’s programs, Psychiatric services, Grief and loss counseling, Depression, Anxiety, COVID-19 stress, LGBTQIA+ community Care
Flexible Work Environment: Experience a variety of work settings, including clinics, schools, community centers, and virtual platforms.
Career Advancement: Potential for future employment opportunities with the agency based on performance and availability.
Stipend or Compensation: Some internships may offer a stipend or compensation to support your living expenses while you gain valuable experience.
Comprehensive Learning: Develop a well-rounded skill set through exposure to various aspects of social work, including case management, counseling, community outreach, and program development.
Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Applicants must be currently in school program (Bachelor or Master Level)

To apply go to www.sound.health then "Careers" and click the option for Internships and choose the North region you would like to be placed and complete and application. Specify that the application is for the BHOP team.