ADVANCED MSW STUDENTS - CLINICAL TRACK

Description

Practicum Overview:

Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is actively recruiting Advanced MSW Students to join our Mental Health Clinical Training Track, and strengthen the services offered by our Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Teams. Our Advanced Standing Program began in the fall of 2018. Our BH Intensive Training Program focuses highly on our organizational "INDIGIKNOW MODEL" [Indigenous Knowledge Informed Systems of Care]. Through a collectivist approach, we are decolonizing services and "Circling up around our Relatives." We weave indigenous psychology throughout every aspect of service delivery. Incorporating our indigenous values, beliefs, and practices allows our relatives to believe in the services they are receiving, which translates to improved treatment outcomes. SIHB offers several services: Traditional Indian Medicine, Medical, Nutrition, WIC, Pharmacy, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use Disorder, Dental, Human Services, Public Health, Intensive Case Management Services, and Elders Program.

Through our Behavioral Health Intensive Training Program, knowledge is gained to support the development of culturally attuned clinicians. SIHB has 6 available positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition, only MSW Students enrolled in the "Clinical Track" will be considered for this position.

Position Logistics:

• Location: 611 12th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144
• Start Date: September 14, 2026 through June 03, 2027
• Obligation: 24 hours per week (2 wks. off Winter Term/1 wk. Spring Break)
• Stipend: $10,000.00 per academic year

Clinical Training Offered:

• 2 hours of weekly didactic training
• 1 hour per week of Individual Field Instructor Supervision (offered by a Qualified MSW/SWAICL/LICSW on staff)
• 1 hour of Individual Clinical Supervision (1 x per month) with qualified Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (LICSW)
• 1.5 hours of Group Clinical Case Staffing - LICSW facilitating
• 0.5 Weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting

This MSW practicum placement position includes the following duties:

• Initial BH Screening of medical/dental/BH relatives
• Referrals to appropriate SIHB programs and/or outside community partners
• Imminent Need Response/Intervention (Mental Status Exams and other assessments as needed). Serve in the role of "Counselor of the Day" (COD) in our weekly rotation beginning Winter Term
• Case Management (provide referrals, assist individuals with connecting with appropriate services, provide community resources, assist individuals with completing paperwork, etc.)
• Serve in the role of "Case Manager of the Day", beginning November 1st
• Follow-up with individuals who have been referred to our SIHB-BH programs, but remain unsuccessful at attending appointments
• Carry a small caseload (5-8 clients)/4-6 "relatives" (clients) for MH Treatment and 1-2 Case Management "relatives" (clients)
• Special Project Assignment

In efforts to meet the demands of the population we serve, SIHB is quickly expanding our Outpatient BH Services. The goal of our training program is to offer exceptional dual diagnosis/co-occurring clinical training. With our innovative ideas, SIHB enhances access, interventions, and treatment services offered to the community that we serve. Please know that we provide services to all people, but we deliver our services in the Native Way. Our philosophy is to treat all of our relatives in a good way! We promote and offer health, healing, and recovery to all "relatives" (clients/patients) seeking services here at SIHB.
If you are interested in applying for a practicum placement with a progressively integrated health care system, please visit our website at and complete an online application. In addition to the application, we require a cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation. If selected for a placement, you will be required to pass a criminal background check. Selected applicants are required to provide current vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza prior to the start date.


Interviews will be held through early April. Decisions will be notified before or on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Contact Information:

Jarrad Packard, LICSW - Behavioral Health Director/MSW Field Instructor

Seattle Indian Health Board

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Training Program Developer:

Dr. Shawna Fay Gallagher

Psy.D, LICSW, MSW, MA, S-PSB

Interim Associate Behavioral Health Officer/MH Clinical Supervisor/ MSW Field Instructor