Invest in Your Future. Learn with Intention.
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Invest in Your Future. Learn with Intention. *
At Intentional Steps Counseling Services, PLLC, we believe your practicum experience should be one of the most transformative parts of your professional journey—not simply a requirement to complete.
Our internship program is intentionally designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world practice through mentorship, clinical experiences, reflective supervision, leadership development, and meaningful community engagement. We are committed to helping students become confident, ethical, culturally responsive professionals who are prepared to make a lasting impact.
Whether you are completing your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) practicum, you will be welcomed as a valued member of our team and encouraged to actively contribute to the work we do every day.
At Intentional Steps, you won't just complete hours—you'll build a foundation for your career
Why Choose Intentional Steps?
Our internship program is built around intentional learning, individualized support, and professional growth.
As an intern, you'll experience:
Individualized supervision and mentorship
Meaningful hands-on learning experiences
Exposure to clinical and non-clinical social work practice
Opportunities to participate in staff and clinical meetings
Community engagement initiatives
Professional presentations and leadership opportunities
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Training grounded in ethics, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-informed practice
A supportive environment where curiosity, feedback, and growth are encouraged
Our philosophy is simple:
We don't believe in interns sitting quietly in the corner.
We believe in developing professionals.
This philosophy is reflected throughout the program's emphasis on intentional growth, accountability, authenticity, collaboration, and cultural responsiveness.
Who We Accept
We proudly partner with accredited colleges and universities to provide internship opportunities for:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Students
BSW interns gain foundational experience through:
Case management
Resource coordination
Community engagement
Client advocacy
Program development
Intake support
Referral coordination
Administrative and operational experience
Students also gain exposure to macro, mezzo, and micro social work practice while participating in supervision, agency meetings, and professional development.
Master of Social Work (MSW) Students
MSW interns participate in advanced learning experiences that include:
Clinical shadowing
Treatment planning
Clinical documentation
Case consultation
Therapeutic skill development
Psychoeducation
Community-based initiatives
Supervised clinical experiences
As students demonstrate competency, opportunities may be available to transition into a supervised caseload within our Pro Bono Department.
What You'll Experience
Our interns actively participate in the life of the agency.
Throughout your placement, you'll have opportunities to engage in:
Weekly supervision
Staff meetings
Clinical consultation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Community outreach
Professional presentations
Leadership development
Agency projects
Program development
Professional networking
Every experience is designed to help you connect theory to practice while strengthening your professional identity.
Our Supervision Model
Intentional supervision is at the heart of our internship experience.
Each student receives structured support through:
Comprehensive agency orientation
Weekly individual supervision
A dedicated Task Supervisor
Learning contract development
Midterm and final evaluations
Ongoing collaboration with university field faculty
Clinical consultation
Integration of classroom learning into practice
Our goal is to provide consistent guidance while helping students build confidence, competence, and professional judgment.
Our Commitment to Professional Growth
We believe great social workers are developed through reflection, challenge, and support.
As an intern, you'll be encouraged to:
Ask questions
Embrace feedback
Stretch beyond your comfort zone
Develop intentional self-awareness
Practice ethical decision-making
Strengthen cultural humility
Build resilience for sustainable practice
Growth isn't accidental.
At Intentional Steps, growth is intentional.
Our Expectations
We hold our interns to high professional standards because we believe excellence begins during training.
Students are expected to demonstrate:
Professionalism
Accountability
Reliability
Ethical practice
Respectful communication
Confidentiality
Cultural responsiveness
A willingness to learn
Interns are expected to follow all HIPAA regulations, NASW Code of Ethics, university policies, and agency procedures throughout their placement.