Social Work Internship Paid Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Job Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents. Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has exciting internship opportunities for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 1st and 2nd year Master of Social Work (MSW), and Advanced Standing Social Work students.

Internship placements are designed to fit student interests, meet local universities' objectives, and enable students to achieve proficiency in the core Social Work Competencies identified by the Council on Social Work Education: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Engage in Policy Practice Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Interns are paid at an hourly rate that is authorized and updated annually. Trainees are paid for hours worked (20 hours), except for holidays and other requested time off. Students are paid on a biweekly basis for the hours worked during each pay period.

The Department does not provide health insurance for trainees but does provide worker's compensation coverage and 24 hours of sick leave coverage in a fiscal year upon working 90 days. Student intern positions are temporary positions and do not obtain status as a regular County employee. Follow this link for more information about the program.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services.

DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust. DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health Follow this link to learn more about San Bernardino County CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Applicant MUST be enrolled in a BSW or MSW program Applicant must have adequate malpractice insurance provided by their university or themselves The applicant's university must have full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.

Applicants can confirm their university's current accreditation status at the CSWE website: https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Directory-of-Accredited-Programs.aspx Applicant's university must have an existing standard contract with DBH Note: There is no limit to the number of students who may apply from a graduate program, and students need not be preselected by their school. Selection Process Application Procedure: Applications and Resumes will be sent directly to the department for selection. Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm July 31st, 2026

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.