What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern position at Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin?
Join Our Team as a Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern!
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a dedicated and passionate Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of families in their communities, this paid, part-time, counseling internship opportunity could be your next step into supporting families! The FCT Team also provides individual and team supervision on a weekly basis as part of our evidenced based model. This position is primarily based in Fond du Lac County, although travel to Columbia, Sauk, Adams, Calumet, and Sheboygan may be part of the training. We are looking to provide this opportunity starting in Fall 2026.
About the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team
The FCT team is a fully implemented, in home based, and evidenced based trauma treatment model used to stabilize or reunify families. Our goal is to help families identify practical solutions to solve problems to keep them together in the community and to treat inter-generational trauma. Our core belief is that recipients are great people with tremendous internal strengths and resources.
As a Master's Level Counseling / Social Work Intern with FCT, you will:
- Provide individual, couples, family, group and substance abuse psychotherapy services to clients, as guided by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Provides psychoeducation, skill building, wellness and/or therapeutic mentoring to children and adults
- Conduct formal assessment of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools, and input from collateral contacts.
- Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services in keeping with strength-based, evidence-based best practice standards.
- Maintain detailed clinical records and make recommendations concerning case disposition.
- Complete agency-required and billing-related phone calls, email, and paperwork work in a professional and timely manner.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision meetings as required to meet best practice and licensure standards.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human services or closely related field is required.
- Active enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is required. A written internship agreement between the educational institution and LSS is required.
LSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following:
- Child Development/Family Relations
- Community Mental Health
- Substance Use
- Counseling/Guidance
- Criminal Justice
- Marriage and Family
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Recreational Therapy
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Social Worker
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Vocational Counseling
Perks
- Clinical Supervision and Consultation
- We offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development.
- Training
- LSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services.
- LSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits.
- Flexibility
- LSS is a family/employee-focused agency which values work-life balance.
- Employees can adjust their schedules to accommodate personal commitments by flexing their schedule or utilizing time off.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Hybrid-Remote work style. We attend meetings virtually, but meet with clients in person, in home, and around the Fond Du Lac Area.
- Flexible Schedule: Work a schedule that includes evening hours to meet client needs.
- Participate in weekly FCT Team meeting Tuesday's from 9:30am-12:-00pm.
- Travel and Community Engagement: Travel within the community to provide services in various locations (home, school, office).
- Physical Activity: Frequent bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.
At Lutheran Social Services, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities, and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive.
Take this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is an equal opportunity employer.