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Cherry Hospital
Program: Social Work Department
URL: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital
Contact Person: Patricia Sudler
MSW Supervisor: Patricia Sudler (Multiple available)
Address: 1401 West Ash Street
Phone: 919-947-8424
Fax: 919-705-5201
Email: patricia.sudler@dhhs.nc.gov
Level: MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 7:30-4:30
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Drug screen, Criminal Check, Physical Exam, TB Test, Other
Other Screenings Required: flu vaccine
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Mental Health/Illness
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Assessment, Case Management, Counseling, Discharge Planning, Documentation, Individual Counseling, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Student will assist with Biopsychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Individual Sessions, Weekly Notes, and Discharge Planning. Cherry Hospital primarily serves the Eastern Region of NC and provides treatment for those with severe and persistent mental illness and often those that are underinsured or uninsured.
Ideal student description: Students need an interest and some familiarity with mental illness. Students must be willing to learn and can expect to see a wide range of diagnoses across a variety of age groups. They must enjoy a challenge since we often have to be creative in helping our clients to find appropriate continuing care while having limited resources. They must have a desire to help and to be compassionate to those with mental illness and have an attitude that supports providing care and promoting recovery.
Pay/stipend offered?: No