​Job Title: Social Work Intern

Overview:
The LGBT Center of Greater Reading is a thriving and dynamic organization in Reading, PA.  Our mission is to provide support, advocacy and resources.  We are looking for social work interns who have a passion for working with underserved communities.  The ideal candidate for the position will be able to work with clients in a variety of roles including counseling (MSW level only), group facilitation and care coordination.
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Duties:

• Provide individual mental health counseling to clients

• Facilitate mental health group therapy sessions.

• Conduct BioPsychoSocial interviews, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate progress notes including therapeutic interventions in treatment.

• Provide care coordination to individuals in need.  Broker services (Shelter, domestic violence resources, access to food through out Food Pantry, legal services)

Requirements:

• You must be working toward an MSW in an accredited program.

• You must be part of a school internship program and have a field instructor.

• Professional maturity is a must.

• Working knowledge of LGBT language and an understanding of the challenges faced by the community is a plus

• Participation in all training sessions.

• You must be tech savvy (ability to use Electronic Health Record System, Excel, and Word).

• Clearances (FBI, PATCH, and Childline) must be up to date and valid through the internship period

• Personal Liability insurance of $1,000,000.

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Contact Laura Biancone at lbiancone@lgbtcenterofreading.com