Field Advisor - School of Mental Health & Social Work

Summary

The School of Mental Health & Social Work at Barry University is committed to advancing and protecting the human rights of all individuals, with an emphasis on those most marginalized, through teaching, research, advocacy, and practice rooted in social justice.

The School of Mental Health & Social Work Field Advisor complements and advances the essential functions of a liaison for social work students (BSW and MSW) and field agencies. The Field Advisor’s primary function is to support and guide students in their internship experience. The Field Advisor establishes a collaborative relationship with the Associate Director of Professional and Clinical Practice and the agency-based Clinical Educator. The Field Advisor position at Barry University requires someone who is committed to the development of our students as competent social workers, able to demonstrate clinical practice skills, leadership, quality, the quest for social and economic justice in local and global communities, and dedication to continuous professional growth and development.

Anticipated start date: 01/04/2027

Essential Functions

Oversee the internship experience of students at the BSW and MSW level and provide ongoing support to the agencies, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Attends all required Field Advisor Orientations and Seminars and student orientations.
• Anticipates a minimum of 5-10 hrs. of field-related work per week.
• Monitors the student’s performance in the practicum and provides consultation to the student and Clinical Educator when challenges arise in field placement.
• Conducts two field visits to each assigned student per semester.
• Conducts one group advising session for all assigned students per semester at the designated program site.
• Creates and maintains contact notes that reflect ongoing activities and interactions with students and clinical educators.
• Ensures familiarity with Field Education Website Content and Repository content on Clinical Education.
• Ensures the timely submission of all required documents and the upload of Field Visit Review Forms.
• Evaluates the quality of each placement based on the matriculation status of the student and required learning experiences .
• Acts as a representative of the School of Social Work in the articulation of the theoretical framework of curriculum and its link to internship experiences, ensuring the pedagogical principles for field education courses are supported by the agency, interpreting policies and procedures related to clinical education and student internships, and providing accurate information and instructions in completing all required documentation.
• Carefully reviews the Field Assessments and evaluations prior to submitting a recommended grade formFollows all established protocols for resolving issues in Clinical placementsReports any issues by mid-semester and/or as soon as possible to the Director of Professional and Clinical PracticeMakes recommendations of grades to the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice.

• Conduct two (2) (minimum 1-hour) agency site visits per semester to review the Learning Plan, student progress and final assessment. Conduct (at least one) group advising seminar on campus per semester to include;
• Reviewing the assigned advisee list sent by Office of Professional and Clinical Practice and posted in the repository in the One Drive site
• Ensuring that contact is established with the student on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for the duration of each semester
• Reviewing the Field Education Course Numbers and requirements under each course number and program (full or part-time), to include required hours, correct assessments, number of process recordings and field site visits per semester,
• Making an initial phone contact with both the Clinical Educator and the student at the start of each semester for the purpose of establishing a collaborative relationship with the Clinical Educator and Student and promoting a sound clinical learning experience
• Making sure all information pertaining to Clinical Educator contact information is accurate and reports any changes to the Associate Director of Professional and Clinical Practice for update.
• Creating an email group list for assigned Clinical Advisees to facilitate communication
• Completing a Field Education semester log to assist in overseeing that all clinical requirements are met by the end of the semester.
• Consults with the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice on all matters regarding students and clinical placement agencies
• Maintains ongoing and consistent communication with the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice

• Maintains ongoing contact with the Associate Directors of Professional and Clinical Practice at the Miami Shores site as initial points of contact and reference
• Seeks assistance from the Director of Professional and Clinical Practice on matters that may impact the student’s matriculation, including student attendance, progress in internship, potential incompletes in Clinical Education, Change of placement requests, Agency’s inability to meet the requirements for Field learning experiences, and Core performance issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Master's degree in Social Work is required. LCSW preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated application of social work practice skills in clinical intervention with individuals, families, groups, communities, and/or organizations. 
• Utilize the School's technology, e.g. Online student records, email, Canvas, in content delivery and communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to provide feedback to students regarding demonstration of competency
• A valid driver's license is required.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.