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Professional Training Programs (PTP)

The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), along with Milwaukee County, is a catalyst for change, leading the way as an outstanding example of partnership, collaboration and inspiration.

A part of DHHS, we have been working closely with educational institutions in providing internships, practicums, and field placements for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate trainees. Our training opportunities include an array of experiences throughout DHHS. As programs continue to expand, our focus is to ensure trainees are gaining the experience and knowledge to help clients and improve the health of our community. Furthermore, we aim to increase the quality and quantity of a highly trained workforce.

Internship Application Process

What to expect when you apply for internships with Milwaukee County DHHS

STEP 1: Application

  1. Review our current internship openings
  2. Select role(s) that meet your program requirements and area of interest
  3. Follow the instructions listed for application submission

STEP 2: Screening

Length of time varies for this process

  1. Application closes
  2. List of applicants are reviewed by HR/PTP
  3. Final list is forwarded to the direct supervisors

STEP 3: Interviewing

  1. Direct supervisors will review the list of applicants
  2. Interviews will be scheduled with interview panel
  3. Scoring and selection is made after all interviews are completed
  4. Offer letter is created and sent

STEP 4: Onboarding

  1. Offer letter is accepted
  2. Onboarding process begins
  3. Internship schedule is finalized
  4. Invitation for orientation is sent

Open Internship Opportunities

Open Paid Internships

To learn more about a position, click the job title to view the full job description. Then, click Apply Now to be directed to the application.

 

Closed Paid Internships

To learn more about a position, click the job title to view the full job description.

 

Locations & Direct Supervisors

Explore our locations and meet the direct supervisors supporting each site

Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

Located within Marcia P. Coggs Human Service Center



1230 W Cherry Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205

 


Emily Kenney, LCSW
Strategic Initiatives Director
DHHS | DO

Jennifer Alfredson, LSCW
BHS Grants Director
DHHS | BHS

Beth Lohmann, MSW, APSW
CCS Director
DHHS | BHS CARS

Lisa Kaczmarek, LCSW, SAC
Lead Administrative Coordinator
DHHS | BHS CARS

​​​​​​Dana Blake, LPC
Lead Criminal Justice Liasion
DHHS | BHS CARS​

​​​​​​Christine Herbert, LPC, NCC
CCS Integrated Service Coordinator
DHHS | BHS CARS

Danielle Howard, CSW, MS
CCS Community Program Liasion
DHHS | BHS CARS

Maria Castillo
Community Outreach Coordinator
DHHS | BHS Wraparound

 

Access Clinic East

Located within Outreach Community Health Centers

210 W Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

Access Clinic South

Located within Sixteenth Street's National Avenue Clinic

1635 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

 

Milwaukee County Mental Health Clinic

Located within Shafi Plaza

1919 W North Ave STE 200, Milwaukee WI 53205

 


Andrea Nauer Waldschmidt, LPC
Psychiatric Crisis Services Coordinator
DHHS | BHS Access Clinic

Michael Maletis, LCSW
Crisis Services Coordinator
DHHS | BHS Access Clinic

Demetrius Anderson Sr, MA
Clinic Manager
DHHS | BHS Mental Health Clinic

Caitlin Fleming, MSW
Emergency Services Clinician
DHHS | BHS Access Clinic

Carrie Losin, LCSW
Emergency Services Clinician
DHHS | BHS Access Clinic​​​​​​

Cynthia Esparza, MPH, LCSW
Emergency Services Clinician
DHHS | BHS Access Clinic
 
 

 

Milwaukee County DHHS Crisis Services

Located within Renaissance Place

801 S Hawley Road, Milwaukee WI 53214

 


Kaelin Deprez, LCSW
Integrated Service Manager
DHHS | BHS ACT Team

Michele Le Cloux, MSW, LCSW
Psychiatic Crisis Services Coordinator
DHHS | BHS Milwaukee Mobile Crisis

Lo Pfile, MSW, LCSW
Emergency Services Clinician
DHHS | BHS Milwaukee Mobile Crisis
 

 

Vel R Phillips Youth & Family Justice Center

10201 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226

 


Ryan Ayala, LCSW
Clinical Manager
DHHS | CYFS Youth Justice
 

 

Contact Us

By Email: [email protected]