Dear Fellow SF and East Bay MFT and LCSW Trainees and Interns, When I first got started looking for an internship, I was hugely helped by Will Sherwin who is now an MFT in the Bay Area. Thank you Will. Now, after many months of searching for a placement, I ve continued the compilation of clinical sites. I hope that this might be of help for others new to looking. I truly wish the best of luck to all of you. The world IS abundant, but you have to do the footwork! San Francisco A Better Way, Inc. http://www.abetterwayinc.net/ Contact by sending an email to jobs@abetterwayinc.net. In the mission district. "A Better Way, Inc. offers a comprehensive approach to foster care, and adoptive and psychotherapeutic services for children and families. A Better Way serves almost 200 children and their families in seven bay area counties. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are currently seeking an EPSDT Therapeutic Visitation Clinician to join our team. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Therapeutic Visitation Program Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing clinical support to assigned children and parents in the San Francisco, Reunification Services Program, and the San Francisco outpatient mental health program." Jewish Family and Children Services http://www.jfcs.org/jobs/positions- available "Founded in 1850 by Gold Rush pioneers, JFCS is the oldest social service agency west of the Mississippi." Today, we continue to be that extended family, serving 75,000 people annually with the highest quality, research- based social services designed to strengthen individuals, strengthen families, and strengthen community. This is a community- based center for individuals, couples, children, elders, and immigrants. San Francisco Department of Public Health SFDPH frequently needs MFT interns for various positions in child crisis, juvenile justice, and foster care work. Check out the Professionals/Clinicians subcategory at the link above. San Francisco Unified School District SFUSD has several job openings for Master's level counselors from elementary school to High School. Do a search or an advanced search for certificated counselor positions.
Seneca Center - (San Francisco and East Bay) Lots of different programs working with children and families especially those considered severely emotionally disturbed. Salary: Generally around $40,000/year for a full- time position. Sharper Future/Pacific Forensic Psychology Associates, Inc. contact Mary- Perry Miller or Shana Burns at (415) 397-6622 (voice), (415)397-6666 (fax), or Email: mpmiller@sharperfuture.com or sburns@sharperfuture.com. "These full time, 40- hour per week positions are responsible for providing both short- term and long- term therapeutic, recovery- oriented services to a post- incarcerated, adult, outpatient population (federal & county probation sex offenders and other mental health/substance abuse federal probationers), which includes: individual therapy, group therapy facilitation, and administering intake assessments with written reports and monthly treatment plans. Prior training in addiction treatment is required (forensic experience most preferable), along with knowledge of cognitive- behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic interventions. This position primarily provides services in San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, San Jose, Richmond and Pleasant Hill, of which the candidate may work in 2-3 different clinic site locations." Walden House - (San Francisco) Working with substance abuse issues. Paid jobs and practicum placements. East Bay A Better Way, Inc. http://www.abetterwayinc.net/ Contact by sending an email to jobs@abetterwayinc.net "A Better Way, Inc. offers a comprehensive approach to foster care, and adoptive and psychotherapeutic services for children and families. A Better Way serves almost 200 children and their families in seven bay area counties. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are currently seeking an EPSDT Therapeutic Visitation Clinician to join our team. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Therapeutic Visitation Program Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing clinical support to assigned children and parents in the San Francisco, Reunification Services Program, and the San Francisco outpatient mental health program." ALAMEDA FAMILY SERVICES http://www.alamedafs.org/index.php?id=13 Alameda Family Services is a non- profit agency that provides comprehensive supportive services to youth, families and children in the City and County of Alameda, as they have for more than 40 years. The agency s mission, to improve the emotional, psychological and physical health of children, youth and families, is
implemented through a variety of programs including Head Start/Early Head Start, DreamCatcher Emergency Youth Shelter and Support Center, School- Linked Services, Behavioral Health Care Services (including Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Counseling, and a Clinical Training Program), as well as Domestic Violence and Anger Management Programs. Alameda Family Services values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@alamedafs.org ALTERNATIVE FAMILY SERVICES http://www.alternativefamilyservices.org/careers AFS employs about 170 staff members from more than 12 countries with education ranging from high school graduates to PhDs to provide a wide range of foster, adoption and mental health services in English and Spanish. AFS invites individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of foster children, youth and families to work with a team of dedicated, passionate people to consider the employment opportunities available with AFS. Ann Martin Children s Center http://www.annmartin.org/training Ann Martin Center has a two- year, psychodynamically- oriented Advanced Clinical Training Program. The program is open to pre- and post- graduate level clinicians in the fields of psychology, clinical social work and marriage and family therapy. A minimum of two years clinical experience and an interest in psychoanalytic theory and psychodynamic therapy are required. BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES http://www.bacr.org/2012-07- 11-17- 19-29/internships I believe it s non- paid internship up to 20 hrs/week. Berkeley Therapy Institute http://bti.org/interns/ The philosophy at Berkeley Therapy Institute is eclectic and multi- disciplinary. We are comprised of six MDs, six PhDs, two PsyDs, and two MFTs. Our theoretical orientation includes the following: psychodynamic, gestalt, existential, cognitive- behavioral, and family systems. Interns are encouraged to bring their individual perspectives to BTI. We aim to further develop your orientation and refine your clinical skills. Blue Oak http://www.blueoaktherapycenter.org/intern/home.php Private practice setting. Rare openings, but good spot. Pay is decent. Bonita House http://www.bonitahouse.org/jobs Addiction Recovery Agency. 17/hr.
Bonita House, Inc., (BHI) is a private non- profit mental health agency offering a range of services for adults diagnosed with co- occurring serious psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders, including intensive residential treatment, supported independent living programs, housing and supported employment, outpatient case management and clinic services. Our outpatient day rehabilitation program works both with adults who have single mental health diagnosis as well as those who are dual- diagnosed Brighter Beginnings http://www.brighter- beginnings.org/get- involved/internships As a non- profit organization that provides support to children and families, our programs offer case management services, mental health services, life skills groups, and parent- child socialization groups. Brighter Beginnings is seeking BASW and MSW interns for our Teen Family Support, Mental Health, Early Head Start, Fatherhood, and Peer Leadership programs. Cal State East Bay - (Hayward and Concord) MFT Internship Working with culturally diverse students - individual, couple, and group therapy. Wage: $14/hour Up to 20 hrs/week for 9 months starting late Sept. Must apply by mid- Feb. Caminar - (San Mateo) A therapist writes, "The website is www.caminar.org. And they hire anyone really with the qualifications, but many MFT interns are hired for their various programs, which pay $18 for residential counselors and $22 for case managers. They provide one unit of group supervision and allow you to pay for outside supervision. They hire a few MFT trainees, unpaid, during the school year, and provide supervision." Catholic Charities of the East Bay - (Pinole, East Oakland, San Leandro) Review: Pre- K through 8th grade. Always work with the parents, but I can t do family therapy in the internship concentrate on the kids. Work environment: Catholic schools. Pretty conservative people there, kind of a mix. I can do whatever I want at the school. At first nerve wracking because you don t know what you re supposed to be doing, but once I coordinated with the principles, it was great. No regular training program. Two hours of group supervision (good) one with indiv. Supervisor (not as good).training, when it does happen, has been good. 3 days a week 7 hour day two full years plus a couple of months to get child hours. No summer work. Paid job, $16.50 hr. Contra Costa County Human Resources Dept. Click on jobs and do a search in the mental health category. Last time I looked there were ongoing positions for Mental Health Clinicians in areas of crisis, day treatment, inpatient care, and others. Salary started around $50,000. Contra Costa County Headstart - (Richmond)
Interns (prefer bilingual) to work with children ages 3-5. 20hrs/week, partial benefits through County. Prefer MFTIs or trainees in last year of Masters program. Contact Inge Lembeck,LMFT @ (925) 646-1444 ext.60991 Wage: $10/hour. Early Childhood Mental Health Program They have various positions providing child and family therapy as well as consultation in child- care settings. East Bay Agency for Children "EBAC provides individual counseling and education services for children ages two to 14 who demonstrate severe emotional, behavioral, and/or learning problems." They also have a Therapeutic Nursery program for kids 2-5 with severe emotional disturbances. Both school- based and in home- settings. Full salary plus benefits. Eden Counseling Services - (Alameda County) They've had postings on craigslist.org for paid part- time therapy work with children, adults, and families. You may need to call them to ask about openings. Employment and Human Services - (Contra Costa County) Wage: $57,000- $74,000 depending on experience. (Not sure if you can get mft hours for the work though. It looks like a lot of case management.) East Bay School Districts - (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) The districts gave several job openings for Master's level counselors from elementary school to High School. Do a search or an advanced search for certificated counselor positions in the counties. Family Paths http://www.familypaths.org/counseling.html Family Paths, Inc. (formerly Parental Stress Service) is a non- profit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provide a number of mental health, counseling and therapy services to low income, multi- stressed individuals and families. Fred Finch Youth Center - (Oakland, Vacaville, and Other Areas) Lots of different positions working with foster care and severely emotionally disturbed youth in residential, school, and other settings. Girls Inc. http://www.girlsinc- alameda.org/about/career- opportunities Founded over 50 years ago, Girls Incorporated of Alameda County is an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated, the nation s leading expert on issues affecting girls and young women. Through innovative programs and cutting edge research, Girls
Inc. is leading the effort to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Program areas include math, science, and information technology; health and fitness; advocacy; and academic excellence. Jewish Family and Children Services of the East Bay - (Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Albany, Livermore) JFCS "provides multilingual services to older adults and their families, Holocaust survivors, children and their parents, refugees and immigrants, people with disabilities, and an array of adults and children who come to us for high- quality affordable mental health services." La Cheim TBS - (Richmond) (No web site, but the phone number is 510 222-3946) Working with emotionally disturbed youth in danger of losing their placement because of their behavior. May work in the home, group homes, in schools or in the field. Flexible hours and opportunity to get child hours towards licensure. Wage: $14/hour for pre- masters, $16/hour for masters degree. Lincoln Child Center - (Concord, Hayward, Oakland) Opportunities working with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families at a residential facility and school. New Bridge Foundation - (Berkeley) Jobs treating adult and adolescents with addiction issues. Both outpatient and inpatient. Pathways Counseling Center - (Alameda County) "They offer paid internships to 40/hr interns at $11.50/hr and unpaid internships to part- time interns. It's psychodynamic orientation only. It involves clinic work and therapy at schools. I was there full- time and got just over half of my child hours." Seneca Center - (San Francisco and East Bay) Lots of different programs working with children and families especially those considered severely emotionally disturbed. They say they'll sit down with you and chart out how you'll get your hours and even help you study for the MFT licensing exam. Salary: Generally around $40,000/year for a full- time Masters- level position. Sharper Future/Pacific Forensic Psychology Associates, Inc. (Oakland, Hayward, Richmond, Pleasant Hill) "These full time, 40- hour per week positions are responsible for providing both short- term and long- term therapeutic, recovery- oriented services to a post- incarcerated, adult, outpatient population (federal & county probation sex offenders and other mental health/substance abuse federal probationers), which includes: individual therapy, group therapy facilitation, and administering intake assessments with written reports and monthly treatment plans. Prior training in addiction
treatment is required (forensic experience most preferable), along with knowledge of cognitive- behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic interventions. This position primarily provides services in San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, San Jose, Richmond and Pleasant Hill, of which the candidate may work in 2-3 different clinic site locations." Westcoast Children's Clinic (Oakland, El Cerrito) WCC has community based services in homes, schools, and their clinic for children and families. They have paid jobs as well as doctoral training programs. Salary: Around $45,000/year for the jobs MFTIs qualify for. General MFTI Job and Internship Postings East Bay CAMFT Listings CAMFT Classifieds Craigslist.org. SocialService.com