About the role#
Safe Harbor offers a second-year MSW clinical internship for students interested in supporting adult survivors of domestic abuse. You will work under the guidance of the Lead Therapist to build your clinical judgment and trauma-informed care skills. This role involves direct client interaction, and your caseload will grow as you demonstrate readiness and clinical competency.
What you'll do#
- Manage a caseload of up to eight adult clients, providing individual therapy and case management.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to identify client strengths, trauma symptoms, and safety needs.
- Create individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and interventions.
- Use approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation to support recovery.
- Assist clients with safety planning and crisis response.
- Coordinate care with agency staff and community providers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision to review cases and refine your practice.
- Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and agency policies regarding confidentiality and professional boundaries.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited MSW program with approval for a second-year clinical practicum.
- A foundational understanding of social work ethics, mental health, and trauma-informed practice.
- A genuine interest in working with adult survivors of domestic abuse.
- Strong professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A willingness to seek supervision, accept feedback, and develop your clinical skills.
- Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn agency documentation systems.
- Knowledge of domestic abuse and clinical interventions is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Work is performed on-site at our office.
- This is an unpaid, full-time volunteer internship with a rolling term.
- The role requires the ability to remain stationary for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
About Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor operates as a non-profit organization focused on domestic violence prevention and support. It provides shelter, counseling, and advocacy services for victims and their children. The organization serves the Upstate region of South Carolina. It was founded in 1995 and maintains its headquarters in Greenville.
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