Social Work Student Internship Program

Social Work Student Internship Program

The Coatesville VA Medical Center’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Student Internship Program offers a complete and comprehensive clinical and/or administrative experience to Second Year Masters Level and Advanced Standing MSW students. Students selected to complete their second year internship (clinical/specialty year) at the Coatesville VA will have an opportunity to gain social work experience in many different areas of the field including mental health, substance abuse, homeless services, residential services, medical social work, geriatric/hospice social work, community based care, case management, post deployment care, administration, and more.

How to Apply

Students may apply to the Coatesville VA MSW Student Internship Program by first discussing their interest with the field placement coordinators in their MSW programs. The Coatesville VA has active affiliation agreements with many MSW programs across the country. If a school does not have an affiliation agreement, please reach out to our program coordinator using the contact information below to begin the agreement process. 

Field placement coordinators will provide interested students with the application. All applications are submitted through the school MSW program. Application requirements include basic contact information, written responses, resume, and two letters of reference. Applications are due in mid-February. 

All applicants will be interviewed, and selections are generally made by early March, prior to the start of the academic year. Applications are also accepted for alternative school year schedules as requested. The Coatesville VA MSW Student Internship Program is a paid placement.
 

For-profit school students are not eligible to apply.

Contact Info

Rebecca Baird, LCSW
MSW Student Internship Program Coordinator
610-384-7711, ext. 2515
Rebecca.Baird2@va.gov