About the role#
Casa de la Familia offers a clinical internship program for graduate students pursuing a master's degree in social work or marriage and family therapy. This program provides training and supervision to help you build a foundation for professional work in mental health. You will join an interdisciplinary team and participate in monthly training sessions covering intervention strategies and evidence-based practices.
What you'll do#
Interns provide direct patient care, including individual, family, and group therapy. You will carry a caseload of 12 clients and facilitate 1 to 2 therapy groups, such as parenting, anger management, or stress management. Your responsibilities include:
- Performing intake assessments and risk assessments.
- Applying risk management techniques and managing clinical crises.
- Providing case management and psychoeducation.
- Coordinating services with law enforcement and other providers.
- Creating family genograms.
- Developing community supports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited professional graduate school.
- Pursuit of a master's degree in social work or marriage and family therapy.
- Eligibility to serve as an MFT trainee or MSW student intern.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Ana, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum of 20 hours per week for a 12-month period.
- Schedule: Includes 10 hours of direct patient care, 5 hours of non-patient care, 1 hour of individual supervision, 2 hours of group supervision, and monthly meetings.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling admissions.
About CASA DE LA FAMILIA
Casa de la Familia is a non-profit organization based in Santa Ana, California. Founded in 1996, the organization provides mental health services to children, youth, and families. It focuses on individuals with a history of trauma, particularly in communities that lack access to traditional care. The team offers individual, family, and group counseling, along with crisis intervention and outreach across four Southern California counties.
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