Schoolย Mentalย Healthย Professionals Internship Programย
District:ย Greenwich Public Schools (GPS)ย
Positions Available:ย School Psychologist Intern, School Social Worker Intern, School Counselor Intern
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Program Overviewย
GPS is seeking dedicated and compassionate graduate-level interns to join ourย mentalย healthย teams. These internships provide a robust learning environment under the supervision of certified professionals.
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Important Eligibility Note:ย University Recommendation:ย For all positions, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program. GPS must receive formal information and recommendation from the cooperating university prior to acceptance.
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Supervision & Scope of Workย
Interns will be placed under the direct supervision of a certified professional in their respective discipline (School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or School Counselor).
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Daily responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with the site supervisor to ensure they fulfill the intern's specific university program requirements and professional standards.ย
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Intern Requirementsย
To ensure success in the school environment, all interns across Psychology, Social Work, and Counseling must possess the following competencies:
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Communication Skills:ย Excellent verbal and written skills for interacting with students, parents, and staff.
Interpersonal Skills:ย Ability to build rapport, foster trust, and demonstrate empathy and active listening.
Cultural Competence:ย Awareness and understanding of diverse backgrounds and the ability to work effectively with all students.
Problem-Solving:ย Ability to think critically to develop appropriate solutions for student issues.
Organization & Confidentiality:ย Detail-oriented with strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality regarding student information.
Technology Proficiency:ย Ability to use relevant software, data management systems, and communication tools effectively.
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Application Processย
Step 1: Apply Onlineย Applicants must apply using the specificย Frontlineย posting.
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Step 2: Documentationย In addition to the completed Frontline application, candidates must include:
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Step 3: University Recommendationย The University must formally recommend the candidate. This communication is required for the application to proceed.