Clinical Practicum Placement - Contra Costa County Job at Lincoln
Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.
PROGRAM: HOPE Clinician Practicum Program 2023-24
LOCATION: Contra Costa County
Text 'PRACTICUM775' to (510) 901-5627 to apply
**Cover Letter and Resume Required**
Our Services: Lincoln Families provides a range of mental health services to communities and selected public elementary, junior high and high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This is made possible by funding through Medi-Cal, grants, or foundation support. We work collaboratively with each family and school to determine what type of services would be the most desirable and productive use of limited resources to fit needs of our clients and their families. Practicum students are integrated into existing teams within the community and/or school, depending on their program.
Practicum Responsibilities - Each practicum student will provide a combination of the following clinical services:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family/collateral therapy and advocacy
- Child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis
- Consultation and collaboration with the education staff
- Support for students in the general school and/or community milieu
- Wrap-around services
Supervision - Each practicum student will receive:
- One hour per week of individual supervision
- Two hours per week of group supervision (case conference)
Training - Lincoln Families will provide a comprehensive training program that addresses the treatment needs of children and families in the communities we serve including:
- Two hours each week didactic presentation by speakers on relevant topics
- Access to Lincoln’s periodic training opportunities
- Attendance at selected trainings in the community
Practicum Commitment -
- Start Date: Late July/Early August 2023 (schedule tbd)
- End Date: Early June 2024
- Required Schedule: 18-22 hours per week over 2 school days including one weekly didactic training.
Minimum Requirements -
- Completion of at least one year coursework towards a Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Work
- Experience working with children and/or families
- Ability to provide culturally responsive services
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Special Considerations -
- Placement will fulfill the majority of the child and family hours of experience requirement for licensing.
- Exposure to managed care paperwork.
- Work experience within a growing non-profit mental health agency that may have future paid positions available.
- Educational reimbursements starting at $4000 for first year graduate students are provided. $2000 for each additional graduate student year.
Lincoln Families is an equal opportunity employer. BIPOC and other under-represented populations are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lincoln Families is subject to the Public Health Order issued by the state requiring all staff to be vaccinated & boosted against COVID-19.
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