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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.
Unpaid internships require a contracted agreement
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Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative Project Manager - ADS (No Current Openings)
Behavioral Health Intern - MCMHC (No Current Openings)
Mental Health Clinician - ACT (No Current Openings)
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Behavioral Health Intern - Youth Justice (CYFS) (No Current Openings)
Milwaukee Mobile Crisis Intern - Milwaukee Mobile Crisis (No Current Openings)
Social Work, Mental Health Admin - CCS (No current openings)
Unlocking opportunities: Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Internships for Social Work, Psychology and Counseling Students. Hosted by Kane Communications Group, this virtual webinar is designed exclusively for students pursuing their bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related fields. Gain insights into available internships and professional training programs, promising career development opportunities and tips for success!
Webinar Speakers: Dr. Justin Kuehl, Director of Professional Training Programs Cleopatra Castaneda, Director of Adult Protective Services Isabela Berges, Intern - Criminal Justice Liaison Andrea Gage, Mobile Crisis Clinician
Hosted by: Kane Communications Group
Since 2009, Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative (MC3) has been partnering with Milwaukee County and other Change Agents to implement a co-occuring system emphasizing our values of welcoming, co-occuring capability, recovery, person-centered, culturally intellegent, trauma-informed, service intergrated, stage matched, and system integration. This partnership entails an internship where students work with Milwaukee County to gain experience which fulfills degree requirements, while emphasizing MC3 values. The goal of this collaboration is to promote best practices, such as evidence based services, that promote positive outcomes for our consumers.
All Milwaukee County Interns are expected to complete the MC3 Orientation Training Video and Pre/Post-Internship Survey. The pre/post internship surveys helps us guide MC3 teachings over the begining of the internship and track progress at the end of the internship. To acclimate you to the MC3 values and expectations, please review the MC3 values guide below.
Pre-Internship Survey MC3 Orientation Training Video Post-Internship Survey
“What I found most beneficial about this practicum was being able to interact with the patients on the unit in a casual, natural way. Being able to approach patients while they were sitting in common areas while on the unit, introduce myself to them, and build rapport with them was really helpful. I also had at least one opportunity to talk with a patient in somewhat of a crisis situation after I had built rapport with her over the course of her hospitalization, this was a very meaningful experience for me (I believe for the patient, too).” - Brooke Lewis (WSPP) Psychology Practicum
“What I found most beneficial about this practicum was being able to interact with the patients on the unit in a casual, natural way. Being able to approach patients while they were sitting in common areas while on the unit, introduce myself to them, and build rapport with them was really helpful. I also had at least one opportunity to talk with a patient in somewhat of a crisis situation after I had built rapport with her over the course of her hospitalization, this was a very meaningful experience for me (I believe for the patient, too).”
- Brooke Lewis (WSPP) Psychology Practicum
“My primary experience of working with the CARS intake team on assessments was as rewarding as expected, really helping to round out my practical assessment skill set. Getting connected with Criminal Justice System Diversion Liaison was surprisingly excellent in bringing ethical issues, critical analysis in regard to diagnosis, appropriate treatment based off contextual life factors, and options in the community. The assessments I conducted for the Liaison were meaningful and needed, and my participation in Mental Health court was invaluable for my learning.” - Adam Haggerty (Alverno College) Professional Counseling
“My primary experience of working with the CARS intake team on assessments was as rewarding as expected, really helping to round out my practical assessment skill set. Getting connected with Criminal Justice System Diversion Liaison was surprisingly excellent in bringing ethical issues, critical analysis in regard to diagnosis, appropriate treatment based off contextual life factors, and options in the community. The assessments I conducted for the Liaison were meaningful and needed, and my participation in Mental Health court was invaluable for my learning.”
- Adam Haggerty (Alverno College) Professional Counseling
“Gaining practicum experience both on the Child/Adolescent inpatient unit and as a part of CMCT, even if the inpatient experience was brief. I would recommend that students who are interested in both experiences share their interest and advocate for some time with both practicum opportunities. Also, taking advantage of the suggestions that supervisors provide during your experience that will complement the practicum experience you anticipated. For example, presenting or attending Brown Bag presentations, going with clinicians to complete assessments/interviews with families, and taking cases in detention or going with clinicians for assessments/interviews.”
- Lissandra Lopez (WSPP) Psychology Practicum
“I found the most beneficial was processing home visits with Jill and Rebecca post home visits to improve my clinical reasoning and solidify knowledge of mental health setting, especially for legal and local Milwaukee County Resources. Some of the trainings on HealthStream with Dr. Thrasher were also helpful in explaining these concepts in different ways.” - Sara Nesbit (UWM) Occupational Therapy
“I found the most beneficial was processing home visits with Jill and Rebecca post home visits to improve my clinical reasoning and solidify knowledge of mental health setting, especially for legal and local Milwaukee County Resources. Some of the trainings on HealthStream with Dr. Thrasher were also helpful in explaining these concepts in different ways.”
- Sara Nesbit (UWM) Occupational Therapy
Justin Kuehl, Psy.D
Director of Professional Training Programs Department of Health & Human Services
Quintina Martinez de Groot
WTD Specialist (PTP & Coaching) Department of Health & Human Services
Michael Warner-Craft
WTD Executive Assistant Department of Health & Human Services
Kaelin Deprez, LCSW
Integrated Services Manager Assertive Community Treatment Community Access to Recovery Services
Dinah LaCaze, MBA APSW
APS Prevention Program Coordinator Aging & Disabilities Services Adult Protective Services
Mike Bonk
Director Office for Persons with Disabilities Aging & Disabilities Services
Andrew Bethke, MSW, APSW, CRS-A/D
Outreach Social Worker Aging & Disabilities Resource Center
Jill Zdrojewski, OT
Crisis Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Services
Andrea Nauer-Waldschmidt
Psychiatric Crisis Services Coordinator Behavioral Health Services, Access Clinic East
Michael Maletis, LCSW
Crisis Services Coordinator Behavioral Health Services, Access Clinic South
Ken Cole, Psy.D
Director of Outpatient Treatment Programs Behavioral Health Services, MCMHC
Maria Castillo
Community Outreach Coordinator FISS Program Manager Children's Community Mental Health Services Wraparound Milwaukee
Ryan Ayala, APSW
Unit Therapist Children, Youth & Family Services
Dana Blake, MS LPC
Criminal Justice Liasion Community Access to Recovery Services
Lisa Kaczmarek, LCSW, SAC
Lead Administrative Coordinator Community Access to Recovery Services
Alex Zurek, LMFT
Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician Crisis Mobile Team
Christina Holloway
Sara Coleman, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist Crisis Services
1220 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee WI 53205 Located within Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center
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10201 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee WI 53226 Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
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1919 W. North Ave, Suite 200, Milwaukee WI 53205 Located within Shafi Plaza Hours: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m By appointment only Phone: (414) 257-7610
210 W. Capitol Dr, Milwaukee WI 53212 In parternship with Outreach Community Health Centers
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in hours for initial assessment: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Phone: (414) 257-7665
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1635 W. National Ave, Milwaukee WI 53204 Located within Sixteenth Street's National Ave Clinic
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in hours for initial assessment: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Phone: (414) 257-7900
1220 W. Vliet St.
Suite 301
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205
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