The WCDHHS Administrative Services Division is responsible for coordinating and providing operational, fiscal, and management information systems support. The Division coordinates the annual budget process along with monitoring budget variances, reporting of business data analytics, department-specific business application support, computer training, and system administration. Administrative Services monitors WCDHHS compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Security/Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, corporate compliance oversite, clinical medical records management, and centralized administrative support. 

Student internship types: Health Information Management, Health Information Technology

WCDHHS Intake and Shared Services Division serves individuals and families of Waukesha County by providing quality and professional services at the initial point of contact. These services include information and referral, child protective and crisis services, economic assistance, and supportive and stabilizing services. Collaboration and coordination within the WCDHHS, with community professionals and volunteers, are essential to the delivery of quality services. We are committed to providing excellence in service delivery, while encouraging individuals and families to utilize their strengths toward independence and self-sufficiency.

Student internship type: Social Work.

The WCDHHS Clinical Services Division provides confidential, comprehensive mental health and substance use services to Waukesha County residents of all ages. Our multi-disciplinary teams promote recovery and share a philosophical commitment to the dignity of the individual and the belief that individuals and their families can, with assistance, positively respond to the challenges that life's problems and crises present. Program areas include outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use services, crisis intervention, clinical case management, community support, comprehensive community services, treatment courts, and civil court proceedings under Chapter 51 Wisconsin Statutes.

Student internship types: Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health.

The WCDHHS provides a variety of direct and collaborative services to families and their children. Some families face the problems of child abuse or neglect. Others confront difficulties, which may threaten the ability of children to live within the family. Emphasis is on protection and establishing a permanent living situation for the children with their own family. These services are provided in order to create strong environments for the health and development of children.

In addition, WCDHHS offers community-based services to adolescents and families who have been placed on supervision by the Juvenile Court, or who are at risk of coming to the court's attention. Services are provided to adolescents and their families where severe family conflict exists, or when a youth is truant, uncontrollable, or delinquent. The goal is to keep families together and work through challenging circumstances. Social workers strive to provide culturally competent services and connections to community resources. Social workers conduct home visits, school visits, office visits, and monitor Juvenile Court orders. They act as advocates for youth and families in areas such as the community, schools, and court.

Student internship type: Social Work.