Title Unpaid Clinical Internship - Avalon Description Responsibilities
- Individual Therapy: Intern to provide weekly individual therapy for
at least two clients depending on experience and capacity. 2. Case
Management: Intern will provide case management for each client seen
individually. Case management will include but is not limited to
collateral contact, resource-finding, intake, treatment and discharge
planning. 3. Family Therapy: Per learning needs, hourly commitment and
ability, intern to co-facilitate family therapy when applicable. 4.
Group Therapy: Depending upon the program and need, interns will propose
and work with direct clinical supervisor and staff to develop a time
limited, issue-oriented group for clients or families of clients.
Interns will co-facilitate this group with social work staff. Intern to
record all group notes and ensure continuity of care through excellent
communication with treatment teams. 5. Documentation: Intern to complete
all documentation related to individual cases including assessments,
treatment plans, treatment reviews and reports, discharge summaries,
progress notes and other documentation. 6. Intake: Depending on learning
needs and program's admissions process, intern may participate in all
phases of intake process. 7. Field work: Per learning needs intern will
provide services to clients in the community (at school, home, or other
locations). 8. Process Recordings: Intern is expected to complete at
least one process recording monthly. 9. Supervision: Intern is expected
to participate in one hour of weekly supervision with direct supervisor,
to participate in weekly group supervisions, to participate in meetings
as scheduled with other program staff, and to attend scheduled
trainings. Position Requirements 1. Must be enrolled in an accredited
masters program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social
welfare, social work or equivalent. Or must have completed a Masters
program and be registered as an intern with the BBS. 2. Must be able to
commit to 16-24 hours weekly for a period of no less than four months.
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing,
with co-workers, supervisors, and clients. 4. Experience working with
current or former foster youth or SED youth strongly preferred,
particularly for positions involving work in the field.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Req Number SOC-18-00154 Location FFYC -
Oakland About the Organization For over a century, Fred Finch Youth
Center has brought hope and healing to vulnerable youth and their
families. Our clients are children, teens, and young adults diagnosed
with developmental disabilities or emotional disorders that may be
transitioning from foster care or homelessness, recovering from abuse,
or underserved by traditional service providers. We provide over 3,000
youth each year with residential care, special education, vocational
training, transitional housing, homeless youth programs, school-based
counseling, and in-home support on residential campuses in Oakland and
San Diego and in homes, schools, and communities in over several
counties throughout California. Join us in making a difference in the
lives of others. This position is currently accepting applications.