Graduate Student Clinical Intern

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Graduate Student Clinical Intern, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Schedule:

• Part-Time (typically 16-24 hours/week for at least 4 months)

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of a supervisor with two (2) or more years’ clinical experience, the Graduate Student Clinical Intern is responsible for learning to provide high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services and/or care coordination to a diverse population of at-risk youth or young adults experiencing mental health symptoms, and their families. These developmentally appropriate, individualized services occur in residential and community locations including homes, schools, program offices, psychiatric emergency settings, clinics, crisis residential programs, and/or shelters. Interns typically provide weekly individual therapy and case management to a minimum of two (2) participants (clients) and depending on the program may co-facilitate group or family therapy. Interns are expected to actively participate in individual and group supervision.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited master’s program in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social welfare, social work or equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Clean driving record: current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.

Join our team as: Graduate Student Clinical Intern

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.