Estágio supervisionado e Projeto ético-político: reflexões sobre o trabalho e formação profissionais no Complexo de Saúde da UERJ

Abstract

This study analyzes the social direction of direct supervision of internships in Social Work at the Health Complex of the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), considering the internship as a central activity in the training process and a space for mediation between theory and practice. The study sought to investigate the extent to which the actions of field supervisors and academics align with the ABEPSS Curricular Guidelines, the National Internship Policy, and the ethical-political project of Brazilian Social Work, identifying the limits, possibilities, and contributions of this process to critical professional development. The research adopted a quantitative and qualitative approach, combining different data collection instruments: semi-structured interviews with field supervisors, academic supervisors, and interns; direct observation in the internship sites; and documentary analysis of reports, activity plans, and institutional documents. This methodological triangulation allowed us to capture both objective and structural elements and subjective dimensions related to the perceptions of the participants. The results indicated that the supervised internship at the UERJ Health Complex constitutes a privileged learning space, marked by tensions and contradictions. The interns highlighted the importance of field experience as a moment of articulation between theory and practice and of professional development. Most field supervisors revealed a strong commitment to critical training, despite facing obstacles related to precarious working conditions, excessive institutional demands, and insufficient resources. Academic supervisors, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of the connection between universities and internship sites, but acknowledged difficulties in maintaining effective and ongoing integration. We conclude that, despite the limitations encountered, the supervised internship at the UERJ Health Complex reaffirms its relevance as a space for critical training and resistance, contributing to the consolidation of the ethical-political project of Social Work. It is urgent to value teaching and supervision work, systematize experiences and expand the dialogue between universities and internship fields, in order to guarantee the continuity of professional training committed to the values and principles of the profession and the interests of the working class.