Supervisors Needed for the Next Generation of Social Workers.
Be a Mentor. Empower Social Work Students to Thrive.
St. Bonaventure University is seeking qualified social workers to become Practicum Supervisors to provide our online MSW students with real-world training and instruction through field practicum opportunities. Our program is designed to cultivate a community of advanced change agents who are dedicated to addressing the complex and unique needs of diverse and marginalized populations.
Supervisor Requirements:
- Licensed professional social worker
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited institution
- Three or more years of post-MSW practice experience
Licensed psychologist, licensed physician or licensed mental health counselors may also be considered
As a practicum supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to give back to your field by mentoring and educating MSW students in real-world settings. Students in the Traditional pathway will complete 900 total hours across four semesters – 400 hours for two semesters at one site, followed by 500 hours for two semesters at a second site. Students in the Advanced pathway will complete 500 hours across two semesters and should remain at the same site.
Our MSW graduates are prepared to become social workers with advanced knowledge, values, and skills requisite for effective, theoretically based, evidence-informed social work practice.
Practicum Placement Agencies Include (But are not limited to):
- Family Service Agency
- Community mental health settings
- Hospitals
- Residential treatment centers for children
- Homes for the elderly
- Group homes
- Crisis hotlines
- Health clinics
- Substance abuse and rehabilitation centers
Benefits Of Providing Practicum Instruction
- Train the next generation of social workers
- Develop students’ social work practice
- Gain resume-building leadership and supervision skills
- Obtain support in your daily activities and tasks
- Reinforce your own expertise while learning from students
- Receive complimentary CEUs
Contact Us
Thank you for considering mentoring the next generation of MSW professionals. If you have questions, are ready to get started, or if you know someone you believe would make a great fit for this program, please contact us at info@placement.keypathedu.com
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