Social Work Internship Evaluation

Internship Evaluation Social work is not typically a career one goes into expecting fame and fortune. It can

mean long hours, lack of resources, frustrating cases, and much more. I have learned

social workers need vast reserves of patience and compassion to do their jobs well.

However, those who excel in this field often find that helping individuals, families and

communities recover from crises is a reward that far outweighs the less attractive aspects

of social work. I have found out social
Review facility policies and procedures as

part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal

regulations. Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and

quality of life. Participate in developing facility social work policies. Develop, maintain

and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their

families/significant others. Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team

meetings. Understand and meet all government requirements for social service

documentation. Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies

social, emotional, and psychological needs. Participate in the development of a written,

interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial

needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the

appropriate social worker interventions. Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions