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Master’s in Social Work Internship
Job no : 519786
Work type : On Campus
Location : Normal, Illinois
Title : Master’s in Social Work Internship
Division Name : Student Affairs
Department : Student Counseling Services
Campus Location : Normal, IL
Job Summary
Student Counseling Services offers a 10-month Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Internship beginning August 1, 2025, and ending on May 31, 2026. Our focus is to provide a strong clinical experience for our interns that integrates the development of clinical competence and ethical practice with professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Interns will be exposed to a full range of clinical services, therapeutic perspectives, and interdisciplinary skills within a University Counseling Center. While clients we serve may request to engage in services via telehealth, interns will only provide telehealth services while working on-site, as interns are required to work on-site.
Additional Information
This internship is designed as a second field placement opportunity for students currently enrolled in a master’s level social work program with at least one year of prior clinical experience. Applicants are carefully selected based on their prior clinical experience, strong recommendations from their home program and / or previous field placement supervisors, and an in-person interview with the dedicated staff at Student Counseling Services. This thorough process ensures a collaborative and enriching training experience tailored to support the growth and success of the intern.
University Benefit Highlights :
- including health, dental, vision, and life
- and supplemental retirement planning options
- available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid / during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here :
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
1,200 to $1,300 per month
Required Qualifications
1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s of Social Work program.
2. Successful completion of at least one clinical practicum prior to the start date.
Work Hours
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, with occasional evening hours as business needs dictate. Practicum students are expected to work 17–20 hours across 2-3 days per week.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation :
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
August 1, 2025
Salary : $1,200 - $1,300
