COUNSELOR APPLICATION – MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES’ …
2019-2020 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Clinical internship
Downtown Women’s Center’s (DWC) Clinical Internship Program offers training in various modalities with an emphasis on Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). Interns will utilize assessment tools, such as, the WHOOQL and PCL-5 to identify areas for growth and healing. Interns will provide clinical/health case management, psychosocial assessments, individual therapy and psycho-educational groups. Through a TIC approach, interns will work to help improve clients’ overall well-being and life stability. Interns will have an integral role in service provision and will be assigned clients who are enrolled in one or more of DWC’s departments: Health & Wellness’ Trauma Recovery Center, Permanent Supportive Housing, or Community-Based Housing program.
essential functions
• Conduct Biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments as needed
• Provide individualized clinical/health case management
• Provide individual therapy to 4-10 clients (caseload is dependent on commitment of hours)
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and to enhance continuity of care
• Provide crisis counseling/case management support as needed
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision
• Facilitate Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) groups
• Coordinate and facilitate Community Events (i.e. DV Awareness, Denim Day)
• Participate in Community Meetings
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a MSW/MFT/Clinical Psychology Graduate program
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in holistic mental health programs and delivery systems
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be detail-oriented, highly organized, and have strong computer skills
• Spanish-language proficiency preferred
• Have a professional attitude, friendly and positive approach
• Be a problem-solver and self-starter who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrate an interest in the Center’s unique approach to service provision
• Committed to working towards an end to homelessness
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Abide by all legal and ethical standards
Details
• The following locations are where services can occur: 442 S. San Pedro St., 333 S. Los Angeles St., or clients’ homes in the Los Angeles area (home visits).
• Interns will be required to have personal transportation, valid California driver’s license, current insurance and registration.
• Required hours: 16 to 20 hours each week for the duration of the internship starting September 2019
• No financial compensation is provided, however, meals are provided and parking is reimbursed ($60/mo.)
2019-2020 Clinical Internship Application
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________
Address: _____________________________________________________ Zip: ____________
City______________________________________
Phone (Home): ______________________ Other (Work, cell, etc.): ________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________
I am currently enrolled in a:
MFT Program ___ MSW Program ___ PhD/PsyD Program ___
Other Program (please specify): _____________________________________
Education
Graduate School:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Degree: _____________________________ Year completed or anticipated: _________
Undergraduate School
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Degree: _____________________________ Year completed or anticipated: _________
Professional Experience
Internships/Traineeships (include dates, responsibilities, population served): ______________________________________________________________________________
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Related Volunteer/Professional Experience (include dates, responsibilities, population served):
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Languages Spoken (Note: Only indicate languages other than English in which you are fluent.)
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Additional Qualification/Expertise (Trainings, certifications, etc.)
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What is your theoretical orientation (if known)? ___________________________________________________________________
Please order your preference in programs from 1 – 3, with 1 being most preferred:
______ Health & Wellness
______ Community-Based Housing
______ Permanent Supportive Housing
References (do not include personal therapists):
Name: ______________________ Relationship: _______________________
Phone: ______________ Email: ________________________________
Name: ______________________ Relationship: _______________________
Phone: ______________ Email: ________________________________
Name: ______________________ Relationship: _______________________
Phone: ______________ Email: ________________________________
Statement of Interest
Completion of the application includes a 1-2 page, double-spaced “Biographical Statement”. Please address the following prompts in short answer format paragraphs.
1) Reason(s) for applying for an internship at Downtown Women’s Center.
2) Describe your particular interest in working with those experiencing homelessness.
3) Describe your interest in one or more of the following: 1) Trauma-Informed Care 2) Harm-Reduction 3) Brief/Solution-Focused Treatment
4) Describe why personal therapy may be beneficial for therapists.
Additional Information
Please attach a resume or CV to this application. Complete the application form even if it duplicates information contained in your resume or CV.
Schedule of Availability
Please complete the Availability Schedule and return with your packet.
Comments (additional pertinent info about yourself; questions or concerns):
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Your signature below indicates that you have answered all of the above questions fully and to the best of your knowledge; that you have read and understand the expected time commitment; and that you grant permission to Downtown Women’s Center to verify any information provided in this application.
Signature _____________________________________ Date ____________
Please email complete application to:
Kristine Chavez; Clinical Program Manager
KristineC@ Use subject line: 2019-2020 Clinical Internship
Availability Schedule
Name: __________________________
Degree Program (MFT, MSW, PhD/PsyD): __________________
Number of Hours Desired Weekly: ________________
Number of Hours Desired Total: __________________
* Please mark all time slots in which you are available. Please remember that a minimum of 16 hours is required and some evenings and weekends may be required, depending on client availability.
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