Springfield Pre-MSW Internship Program
Community Services is proud to offer a second-year, clinical MSW Field Placement. The Field Education Department is run by the MSW Internship Director, Cristen Sacco Dion, LICSW and the Associate Director of the MSW Internship Kaylene Caetano, MSW, LCSW.
- CSI Follows CSWE Requirements (educational competencies)
- CSI accommodates field placements throughout the academic year and provides an ongoing application process
- CSI has hosted interns from Westfield State University, Springfield College, University of Connecticut, Fordham University and Saint Louis University through the Elms College campus.
- The clinical training program provides weekly individual clinical supervision, weekly group supervision, including ongoing training on specific topics such as mental health diagnoses, clinical interventions, the impact of trauma on human behavior, theories in social work practice, and practicing with cultural competence.
- CSI’s MSW Field Placement Program thrives on providing a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for students to engage in learning and developing their clinical skills.
- CSI offers non-traditional and flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends.
To apply please contact:
Cristen Sacco Dion, MSW, LICSW, Director of MSW Field Education, Clinical Supervisor 413.739.5572 ext. 222
[email protected]
Kaylene Caetano, MSW, LCSW, Associate Director of MSW Field Education, Outpatient Clinician 413.739.5572 ext. 111
Kaylene.Caetano@communityserv.com