What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bachelor's Level Social Work Internship - Lucas County position at OhioGuidestone?
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OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.
OhioGuidestone is committed to providing high quality internships for students at all learning levels. Get the hands on experience and support you need to launch a successful career in behavioral health! Work with clients throughout the lifespan in home, school, and community settings. Choose from clinical focus areas such as early childhood, juvenile justice, chemical dependency, and maternal depression. Attend agency workshops and learn from experts in the field. Network and share experiences with other interns during our supervision group. We offer flexible scheduling & opportunities for employment post-internship. OhioGuidestone is a qualifying Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) for students interested in participating in the Great Minds Fellowship Program.
Essential Functions :
- Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone each and every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
- Advocate for those whom OhioGuidestone serves.
- Show up with a positive attitude each day and represent OhioGuidestone in a positive manner at all times.
- Communicate openly, honestly and respectfully.
- Be respectful to others.
- Be an active problem solver and engage with staff.
- Help come up with solutions for issues as they arise, support staff without judgment.
- Support a safe environment for yourself, workers and those we serve.
- Strive for improvement and encourage others to do the same.
- Be proactive, assist with furthering the mission of OhioGuidestone.
- Follow through until the issues are resolved or handled by the appropriate person.
- Conserve and protect the resources that are provided to support our services with the highest level of integrity and accountability.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
- Demonstrate positive leadership, promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
If an Intern is providing clinical services to clients, the following functions are essential, in addition to the above :
Education & Experience :
Qualifications :
At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO / M / F / H / V
