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Are you a Master-Level Social Work student looking to start internship hours in Texas? 

Dayana Zamora is a board certified LCSW-Supervisor in Texas and she has been a Field Instructor and a Faculty Liaison for master-level students. 

Three options: 

  1.  If you already have an agency and there's no social worker available, Dayana can be your  external Field Instructor (external supervision). ​

  2. Alternatively, you can complete your required internship hours with the Cameron County Mental Health Task Force, a nonprofit organization, where you will facilitate virtual psychoeducation groups across Texas.

  3. If you are needing a site to complete your hours and you are bilingual (English and Spanish), thru Vita Therapy, Dayana offers 2 virtual internship for social work students across Texas.

 

At Vita, social work interns provide psychoeducation and therapy sessions to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Ages vary from youth to adults.  Concentration is the application of counseling services utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Interns also participate in community events and presentations raising awareness regarding mental health services. 

Required Skills:

  • Ability to work independently

  • Willingness to learn computer applications necessary for work functions including social media

  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude

  • Strong networking and professional relationship-building skills

  • Ability to complete required trainings in a timely manner

 

When you commit to complete an internship at Vita, you will gain access to: ​

  • Electronic Health Record

  • Individual consultation time

  • Networking opportunities with social worker from all over Texas

  • Access to Social Work Workshop Facebook group

  • Exam prep material

Flexible schedule with ability to complete hours evenings and weekends if you have a full-time job. Currently have a contract with the following universities: 

Details will be discussed during initial interview. 

Please note that this internship program is currently exclusive to Master-Level social work students and is not available to students of other disciplines. 

 

Ready to get started? Contact Us today. 

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Master-Level Social Work Students in Texas

 

Additional Resources

Jurisprudence Examination: You must take this when you apply for any social work license or to upgrade your LMSW to LCSW. The certificate for taking the exam is only valid for 6 months. This costs $39.

https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/jurisprudence-examination/index.html

 

 

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners: 

https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/index.html

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