MSW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

“It was the greatest learning I have ever done in a school year.”
— Columbia School of Social Work Graduate
 

P2L partners with local universities in New York City

to provide underserved communities with mental health and social services while mentoring the next generation of social workers and advocates.

Graduate student interns receive weekly supervision from licensed, SIFI certified (Seminar Training in Field Instruction) social workers. Monthly professional development trainings are delivered through an equity lens. P2L fosters an open and collaborative culture and interns have returned time and time again.

Internship Professional Development Workshops include: Advocacy, Assessment, Client Engagement, Creative Intervention, Group Work and Group Theraphy, Self Care, and Termination and Closure.

If you’re interested in interning with P2L, please click below and send your resume and cover letter.

University Partners

Adelphi University, Columbia University, Fordham University, Hunter College, New York University, Pratt Institute, Stony Brook University, Yeshiva University

“As a social work intern with P2L, I have been able to assess not only my clients’ growth with their treatment goals but my own growth as well. I have been able to reflect upon where I began as a social work intern: admittedly a bit uncertain of my own capabilities to truly take what I have learned and apply it into practice, to truly engage with clients and create strong rapport, to utilize theories to guide me while showcasing my authentic self, - all while assessing clients, interacting with varying systems, working to challenge oppression and power imbalances and allowing my clients voices to be heard and most importantly engaging in self-care- and to realize that I have accomplished all of those things in my work as a social work intern this year is nothing short of empowering in realizing my own potential.

P2L has undoubtedly played a vital role in allowing me to do so: I have learned to apply interventions while meeting clients where they were at. P2L also provided me with a strong sense of community as well. My fellow interns always provided support and reassurance, especially during monthly trainings and my supervisors consistently provided helpful feedback and guidance.

During my time with P2L, I have never felt alone in this journey and as a future social worker I am truly grateful for the experience.”

~ Tiffany, former P2L Social Work Intern