Lincoln Child Center Oakland , CA 94604
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Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.
PROGRAM: HOPE Clinician Practicum Program 2024-25
LOCATION: Alameda County
Cover Letter and Resume Required
Text 'PRACTICUM854' to (510) 901-5627 to apply
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 Lincolns periodic training opportunities
Attendance at selected trainings in the community
Practicum Commitment
Minimum Requirements
Completion of at least one year coursework towards a Masters 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 Child Center