Description
Evergreen Recovery Centers has for a half century led the way in creating new solutions for more than 100,000 persons with substance use disorders.
Evergreen Recovery Centers has grown from a small recovery house in Everett, in 1973 to serving more than 8,000 individuals annually in Western Washington. Our nonprofit organization now has six locations in Everett, three in Lynnwood, and programs in Tacoma, Seattle, and Mount Vernon. Our services include:
- Harm reduction outreach and diversion programs–PCAP , LEAD and HOST–to reach persons not yet intending to change.
- Behavioral health assessment, including legal assessments and education.
- Outpatient treatment.
- Deferred prosecution, family drug court, and drug screening.
- Residential programs for pregnant and parenting women with children and Legacy Lodge for men with addiction and mental health issues.
- Medically monitored withdrawal management (“detox”) for persons with serious symptoms requiring 24-hour nursing and medical care to withdraw from drugs and facilitate linkages to appropriate treatment.
- Health services providing low barrier, comprehensive psychiatric and medical and adjunctive care exclusively for persons with substance use and mental health disorders.
- Continuing care programs with housing and educational supports.
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Evergreen Recovery Centers
Pregnant Parenting Women Program
Clinical Mental Health Social Work Internship (2024-2025)
Position: Clinical Mental Health Social Work Intern
Program: Pregnant and Parenting Women's Program (PPW)
Location: Evergreen Recovery Centers
Duration: 2024-2025 School Year
Positions Available: 2
About the Program:
Evergreen Recovery Centers' Pregnant and Parenting Women's Program is seeking dedicated and passionate Master of Social Work (MSW) students for internship positions during the 2024-2025 school year. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical social work, focusing on families in a residential treatment setting.
Internship Overview:
Join us at Evergreen Recovery Centers, where you will receive excellent supervision, training, and professional development. This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience working in both the Mental Health and Infant Mental Health departments. As an intern, you will work with a small caseload of pregnant and parenting women and their children, providing individual, dyadic, and group counseling.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic and educational groups for residents, covering topics such as parenting skills, substance use education, mental health awareness, and life skills.
Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to women in the program.
Work in a therapeutic dyad with parents and their children to support healthy parent-child relationships and address attachment and bonding issues.
Engage in activities that support the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of both children and parents.
Promote and support positive parent-child interactions and relationships.
Conduct biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual assessments to understand the needs and strengths of clients.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Ensure compliance with agency policies and confidentiality regulations.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
Strong interest in clinical social work, particularly with families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Previous experience in a clinical or residential setting is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
Practical experience in a specialized treatment setting.
Supervision and mentorship from experienced social work professionals.
Development of skills in assessment, group facilitation, individual counseling, and documentation.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and their families.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Updated resume or CV
Cover letter outlining interest in the internship and relevant experience
Contact information for two academic or professional references
Submit applications to: Shermoin Clardy, MSW, LICSW (Sclardy@evergreenrc.org)
Deadline:
Ongoing
For more information about our program and to apply, please visit our website at www.evergreenrc.org.
Evergreen Recovery Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.
Mezzo
N/A
Macro
N/A
Additional Perks or Funding
None at this time.
Required Experience
Currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
Strong interest in clinical social work, particularly with families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Previous experience in a clinical or residential setting is preferred but not required.
Required/Preferred Languages
N/A
How to Apply
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Updated resume or CV
Cover letter outlining interest in the internship and relevant experience
Contact information for two academic or professional references
Submit applications to: Shermoin Clardy, MSW, LICSW (Sclardy@evergreenrc.org)
