Clinical Medical Social Work Internship Program
Clinical Medical Social Work Internship Program
Nationwide Children's Social Work Internship Program offers opportunities for students to expand their knowledge within the field of medical social work.
The Clinical Medical Social Work Department employs MSW clinicians licensed in the State of Ohio who are embedded psychosocial team members throughout inpatient units, ambulatory specialty clinics, the emergency department, urgent care and primary care clinics.
What You Need to Know
Curriculum
Clinical Medical Social Workers practice as advanced generalists and have a wide scope/range of practice. Clinical Medical Social Workers are collaborators and focus on the holistic health and well-being of patients and their families. We are committed to optimizing health care delivery systems serving families so that they are inclusive, address the whole person and ultimately achieve best outcomes.
- MSW I Interns
- Spring Semester: Interns are expected to be on-site 16 hours a week from January to April and are assigned to a specific area. Over the semester, interns rotate through different areas to gain a foundation of advanced generalist practice as a clinical medical social worker.
- MSW II and ASAP Interns
- Fall and Spring Semester: Interns are expected to be on-site 24 hours a week from August through April. Interns will have the opportunity to select their area of focus, based on availability, where they will learn the advanced generalist practice.
- BSW/BSSW Interns
- Fall and Spring Semester: Interns are expected to be on-site 15 hours a week from August through April and are assigned to a specific area. Interns will have the opportunity to learn the generalist social work practice.
All interns will be supervised by a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Independent Social Worker.
Eligibility and Selection
- Requirements for Consideration
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Social Work Program that follows a traditional school year model. We are unable to accommodate part-time students or students who need an alternate schedule at this time.
Salary and Benefits
Social work interns are not eligible for salary or benefits.
Faculty
Jill Karnes, MS, MSW, LISW-S
Education Coordinator
- Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisor Designation, 2008
- Master of Social Work: The Ohio State University, 2000
- Master of Science in Psychology: University of Memphis, 1998
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology: The Ohio State University, 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interns are accepted each semester?
The number of accepted interns varies based on available site placement and appropriate fit.
Are social work interns paid?
No, at this time social work interns are not compensated.
Will my placement site work around my class schedule?
Yes, interns will work with their field supervisor to coordinate their weekly schedule.
Do I need to provide my own transportation?
Yes, interns will need their own car.
Is there weekend availability to complete internship hours?
Opportunities for interns to complete hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Is there availability to complete internship hours over the summer?
No, internship hours must be completed during the fall and spring semesters.
Will I get to learn about different programs at Nationwide Children’s during my placement?
MSWI interns will rotate through the different areas and programs during the spring semester. Interns’ supervisors can arrange for additional shadowing opportunities based on their interests and availability of programs.
Can I complete my hours virtually?
Interns are expected to be on-site for their entire placement.