Opportunities for Bachelors Interns

Intake Internship for BSW Students

The following information outlines a typical practicum experience for a 10 month Bachelor of Social Work placement at KW Counselling Services. We also offer placements for Intake Interns.

Training and Agency Orientation

• Attend KW Counselling Services agency orientation
• Participate in internal staff development opportunities

Supervision

• Participate in regular Intake Department Meetings
• Participate in weekly Intern group supervision sessions. Duration: 1 hour
• Participate in weekly individual supervision sessions. Duration: 1 hour

Group Work

Opportunities to participate in agency group programs, based on interest and availability (eg. Parenting With Passion, etc.)

Direct Service and Administration

• Provide information to clients, partners and community members on agency services and community resources
• Create client files and assign to appropriate programs and therapists
• Participate in safety planning and referrals to outside agencies as appropriate

Individual Counselling

Opportunities to shadow counselling sessions at Walk In Counselling Clinic.

Many excellent therapists across Canada owe their clinical skills to the commitment of KW Counselling Services.

Our supervisors have at least five years of professional experience and are licensed by their respective health profession.

If you are interested in pursuing an intake internship with KW Counselling Services please contact our Volunteer & Intern Coordinator at bpurdy@kwcounselling.com