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HOPE Clinician Training Program 2022-2023

Seeking graduate students in practicum for the following placements:

  • Alameda County

  • Contra Costa County

Our Services
The Helping Open Pathways to Education (HOPE) Program provides a range of mental health services to selected public elementary, junior high and high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This is made possible by funding through MediCal, grants, or foundation support. We work collaboratively with each school to determine what type of services would be the most desirable and productive use of limited resources to fit that school community’s needs. Practicum students are integrated into existing HOPE teams at each school site.

Practicum Student Responsibilities
Each practicum student will provide a combination of the following clinical services:

  • Individual therapy

  • Group therapy

  • In-class & playground support for under-resourced students

  • Family/collateral therapy and advocacy

  • Child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis

  • Consultation and collaboration with the education staff

  • Support for students in the general school 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
HOPE will provide a comprehensive training program that addresses the treatment needs of children in under-resourced, school-based environments including:

  • Two hours each week didactic presentation by speakers on relevant topics

  • Access to Lincoln Families’ regular training opportunities

  • Attendance at selected trainings in the community

Practicum Commitment

  • Late July 2022 - June 2023

  • Required Schedule: 18 - 24 hours per week, during 2 school days

  • Attending group supervision and training times is mandatory

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

  • Must be at the school at least 16 hours over two full school days plus weekly didactic trainings.

Special Considerations

  • Placement will fulfill the majority or all of the child and family hours of experience requirement for MFT licensing

  • Hours for Social Work

  • Training in managed care paperwork

  • Immersive work experience within a growing non-profit mental health agency that may have future paid positions available

  • Educational reimbursements of $3000-$5000

For more information please contact Brooke Giordano at brookegiordano@lincolnfamilies.org or 510-421-6864

Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.