Social Work Intern

Summary of Work

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of social work and work closely with our team to assist residents within a maximum-security facility. As an intern, you will be exposed to a variety of tasks and have the chance to develop professional skills in social work practice.

Our social worker interns are an integral part of the behavioral health department within the institution. Duties include completion of mental health assessments and treatment programs involving complex cases such as emotional and behavioral disorders along with follow up treatment planning and professional documentation, co-facilitating treatment programs, resident check-ins, coordination of services, and opportunities to observe and monitor case managers and/or treatment staff.

Internship duration: 150 hours to be completed from May - August.

Student Requirements

To be eligible for a North Dakota State Government Stipend Student Internship, a student:

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical program in the United States, and
• Must be at least of sophomore standing by the beginning of the internship (or must have completed the first year of a vocational/technical program by the beginning of the internship), and
• Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be working in an internship that aligns with the student's academic major or career goals.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Lexi Archambault, 701-667-1411 amarchambault@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.