Behavioral Health Social Work Intern

Job Title

Behavioral Health Social Work Intern

Location

The Table Core Services Agency, Inc.

Cleveland, OH – Hybrid

Position Type

Internship (Unpaid) – [Part-time / Full-time]
Graduate-Level Practicum or Internship Placement

Supervisor

Clinical supervision provided by an Ohio Independently Licensed Social Worker (LISW/LISW-S) in accordance with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT Board).

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Social Work Intern provides outpatient mental health services under clinical supervision in a Medicaid and commercial insurance billing environment. This position is designed for graduate-level social work students completing required practicum or internship hours. The intern will gain experience delivering evidence-based biopsychosocial assessments, completing insurance-compliant documentation, and working within regulatory and payer guidelines while maintaining ethical social work practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and psychosocial evaluations
  
  
• Assist with diagnosis using DSM-5-TR criteria (as appropriate and under supervision)
  
  
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans aligned with medical necessity criteria
  
  
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards per NASW Code of Ethics
  
  

Documentation & Billing Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate, and insurance-compliant documentation within the EHR, including:
  
  
  • Initial assessments
    
    
  • Treatment plans
    
    
  • Discharge summaries
    
    
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity for Medicaid and commercial payers
  
  
• Follow agency policies and payer requirements related to:
  
  
  • CPT codes
    
    
  • Session length
    
    
  • Frequency of services
    
    
• Participate in chart reviews, utilization management, and audit preparation as requested
  
  
• Understand limitations of intern billing and work under appropriate supervisor credentials
  
  

Supervision & Professional Development

• Attend required individual and/or group clinical supervision
  
  
• Actively integrate supervisory feedback into clinical practice
  
  
• Maintain accurate internship hour logs and school-required documentation
  
  
• Participate in trainings related to compliance, ethics, clinical skills, and payer requirements
  
  

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with supervisors, treatment team members, and administrative staff
  
  
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, and community resources
  
  
• Provide appropriate referrals for higher levels of care or additional support services
  
  
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, and external stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program
  
  
• Eligible for and maintaining appropriate Ohio social work intern or assistant status, if applicable
  
  
• Ability to provide services under clinical supervision
  
  
• Strong written documentation skills with attention to detail
  
  
• Understanding of confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional boundaries
  
  

Preferred

• Prior experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or social services setting
  
  
• Familiarity with Medicaid and commercial insurance documentation requirements
  
  
• Experience or interest in outpatient mental health treatment
  
  
• Exposure to EHR systems
  
  
• Training or interest in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, or other evidence-based modalities
  
  

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hours per week based on academic program requirements
  
  
• May include daytime and evening hours
  
  
• Outpatient clinical setting
  
  
• Telehealth services may be included if permitted by school, supervisor, and payers
  
  

Benefits (if applicable)

• Clinical supervision provided at no cost
  
  
• Training in Medicaid and commercial insurance documentation standards
  
  
• Professional mentorship and potential future employment opportunities
  
  

Licensure & Billing Disclaimer

This position does not permit independent clinical practice. All clinical services are provided under supervision and in compliance with Ohio CSWMFT Board regulations, agency policies, and payer requirements. Billing for services rendered by the intern will be submitted under the supervising clinician as permitted by Medicaid and commercial insurance guidelines.