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Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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For Undergraduate, Graduate & Post-Graduate Students
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.
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What you can expect when you apply for internships with Milwaukee County DHHS
Unpaid internships require a contracted agreement
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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!
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
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The pre/post internship surveys helps us guide MC3 teachings over the beginning of the internship and track progress at the end of the internship.
Pre-Internship Survey MC3 Orientation Training Video Post-Internship Survey
Since 2009, Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative (MC3) has been partnering with Milwaukee County and other Change Agents to implement a co-occurring system emphasizing our values of welcoming, co-occurring capability, recovery, person-centered, culturally intelligent, trauma-informed, service integrated, 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.
“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, PsyD 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
Dinah LaCaze, MBA APSW Aging & Disabilities Services Adult Protective Services
Andrea Nauer-Waldschmidt, LPC Behavioral Health Services Access Clinic East
Carrie Losin, LCSW Behavioral Health Services Access Clinic East
Jill Zdrojewski, OT Behavioral Health Services Access Clinic South
Michael Maletis, LCSW Behavioral Health Services Access Clinic South
Kaelin Deprez, LCSW Behavioral Health Services Assertive Community Treatment
Dana Blake, MS LPC Behavioral Health Services Community Access to Recovery Services
Lisa Kaczmarek, LCSW, SAC Behavioral Health Services Community Access to Recovery Services
Ken Cole, PsyD Behavioral Health Services, Milwaukee County Mental Health Clinic
Alex Zurek, LMFT Behavioral Health Services Milwaukee Mobile Crisis
Christina Holloway, LPC Behavioral Health Services Milwaukee Mobile Crisis
Sara Coleman, PsyD Behavioral Health Services Milwaukee Mobile Crisis
Abby Noack-Haggas, PsyD Behavioral Health Services Wraparound Milwaukee
Maria Castillo Behavioral Health Services Wraparound Milwaukee
Ryan Ayala, LCSW Children, Youth & Family Services Youth Justice
1220 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee WI 53205 Located within Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center Open DHHS in Google Maps
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
10201 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee WI 53226 Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Open CYFS in Google Maps
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1919 W. North Ave, Suite 200, Milwaukee WI 53205 Located within Shafi Plaza Open Mental Health Clinic in Google Maps Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. By appointment only Phone: (414) 257-7610
8200 W. Silverspring Dr. Milwaukee WI 53218 Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Open Access Clinic North in Google Maps 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) 257-5190
210 W. Capitol Dr, Milwaukee WI 53212 In partnership with Outreach Community Health Centers Open Access Clinic East in Google Maps
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
1635 W. National Ave, Milwaukee WI 53204 Located within Sixteenth Street's National Ave Clinic Open Access Clinic South in Google Maps
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
By Email: [email protected]