Title: Clinical Internship Location: Santa Ana, CA Department: Clinical
Job Description: The Clinical Internship Program under Casa Counseling/Consejeria provides training and clinical supervision to graduate students enrolled in an accredited professional graduate school to obtain a master's level degree in social work or marriage family therapy as MFT trainees or MSW student interns. Casa Counseling/Consejerias Clinical Internship Program is committed to providing training in evidence-based practices. Our goal is to provide interns with the theoretical and experiential base that will become their foundation for future professional work in mental health and social services. These individuals will acquire the knowledge and skills to work competently within the mental health system at the completion of their Clinical Internship Program. Clinical Interns will be integrated into our interdisciplinary clinical team while enriching each others experience through an interchange of ideas and perspectives while working collaboratively. Casa Counseling/Consejeria provides training each month to further our clinical staffs breadth of knowledge and enrichment, ultimately allowing them to better serve their clients needs. Training includes in-house presentations on intervention strategies, best practices, and more. Outside presentations include training from local law enforcement, attorneys, and community partners. Mental Health Community Clinic- Casa Counseling/Consejeria, a division of Casa de la Familia, has a low-cost therapy program that gives many the opportunity to receive counseling services according to their family income. Students provide individual, family, and group therapy, while coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care. Practicum students will also learn to assess clinical crises and apply risk management techniques as needed. Specialties Group Therapy Clinical interns within this specialty will be trained to run successful groups. Groups may include parenting, anger management, stress, pain management, anxiety, sexual assault, domestic violence, and more. Training Structure The Clinical Internship Program is designed to last for a period of 12 months based on academic requirements and agency needs. Clinical Interns are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Schedule Direct Patient Care: 10 hours, with a caseload of 12 clients Non-Patient Care: 5 hours Individual supervision 1 hour Group supervision 2 hours a week Meetings/Training 1+ hours a month Clinical Services you will provide: Crisis Intervention Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Intake Assessments Professional Services you will provide: Case Management Coordination of services with law enforcement Multi-provider Coordination Community Presentations Development of other community supports Evidenced-Based Practices you will provide: Clinical Caseload (based on Part-time Intern Status) Individual and/or family therapy Groups 1 to 2 Psychoeducation Family Genograms Risk Assessment and Management Training Topics Provided recently: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Legal aspects of domestic violence and human trafficking Immigration law applied to victims Engagement with Children and Families Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Sand Play Therapy Psychopharmacology LGBTQ+ Clinical Issues Human Trafficking The intersection between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Domestic Violence Family Therapy Therapeutic Frame Art Interventions Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elimination Disorders Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Clinical Supervisors are qualified by either the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. Participating Graduate Schools Alliant University Azusa University Cal State University, Dominguez Hills Cal. State University, Long Beach Cal. State University, Fullerton Chicago School of Professional Psychology Hope International University Pacific Oaks University Pepperdine University Application Process After applying here, you should expect the following: We will contact you for an interview. We have limited positions available, apply as early as possible. Applications are accepted year-round
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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