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My internship will be for Washington County, Tennessee School system. I’m interning under a guidance counselor (BSW) for the school system.
What orientation will be required before I am assigned clients and tasks?
Who will assign tasks to me?
Is it possible to work with other staff members besides my supervisor?
What are the required and preferred methods of communication within the agency?
What do I need to know about agency structure, function, and chain of command?
Educational Supervision
What training opportunities are available to me?
Is it possible for me to attend in-service training?
Are there any webinars, videos, or other training I can use on my own?
How can I learn to perform the tasks required of me?
What practice models are used primarily in the agency?
How will you coordinate with my faculty supervisor about my practicum?
How can I get feedback on my writing and documentation?
Supportive Supervision
How important is self-care in this agency?
What is the best way to deal with my anxiety about my work?
Who should I talk to when I am struggling or unsure about what to do?
How can I identify my professional strengths and build on them?
How can I prevent burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress?
Garthwait, Cynthia. The Social Work Practicum: A Guide and Workbook for Students (Connecting Core Competencies) (Page 39). Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.
