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The Jesus Center offers a variety of programs using a trauma-informed model with a strength-based approach for unhoused individuals in Butte County.   We offer a shelter for men and a shelter for women in our newly built...

This agency provides a moderate level of care towards mental health services for children ages 0-21. Our client's experience a variety of diagnosis from generalized anxiety to eating disorders. Services include a multidisciplinary treatement team consiting of a clinician, behavior partner, family partner, family partner, youth partner, and psychiatrist.

Behavioral Health Services provides integrated recovery-oriented mental health, and substance use disorder services in clinic locations. We also operate and support several wellness centers to meet the needs of unserved and underserved populations.

As a MAT/SUD Coordinator, our practicum placement offers professional learning in comprehensive substance use assessments, including ASAM criteria application and biopsychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate levels of care. Students gain experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and therapist placement processes. They develop skills in motivational interviewing, clinical documentation, treatment planning, and culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. The placement also provides exposure to ethical decision-making, confidentiality standards (HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2), and systems navigation within behavioral health. Students strengthen professional communication, case coordination, and advocacy skills while working with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Lakeport Unified School District can provide a wide range of professional learning opportunities for social work practicum students within a TK–12 educational setting. Students would have the opportunity to work across school sites and grade levels while gaining experience in direct services, family engagement, and systems-level supports. Practicum students would learn case management skills, including conducting needs assessments, identifying barriers to attendance and academic success, making referrals, and helping families access housing, food, transportation, mental health, and community resources. Students would participate in Student Study Teams, MTSS processes, attendance review meetings, CARE teams, and wellness initiatives. They may also support foster youth, McKinney-Vento students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Additional opportunities include parent outreach, home visits when appropriate, restorative practices, social-emotional learning groups, attendance interventions, crisis response, and behavior support. Students would collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, nurses, school psychologists, county agencies, tribal organizations, and community partners. Through this practicum, students would strengthen skills in communication, assessment, advocacy, ethics, documentation, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and collaboration within a public education setting.

Practicum students at Lakeport Unified School District may encounter some unique risks associated with working in a school setting. Students may work with children and families experiencing high levels of stress, trauma, behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, housing instability, substance abuse, neglect, or family crisis. At times, students may encounter unpredictable, dysregulated, aggressive, or assaultive student behaviors. Practicum students will receive support and guidance regarding de-escalation, safety procedures, mandated reporting, and district protocols. Students may also have increased exposure to communicable illnesses common in school settings. Some practicum activities may include home visits within Lake County, including high-needs areas. Home visits would always be conducted in pairs or with district staff and in accordance with district safety procedures. The school environment can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding. Practicum students should be prepared to manage stress, maintain professionalism, and work effectively in situations that may require flexibility, problem-solving, and responsiveness.

9th-12th grades

The mission of Lassen WORKS and Community Social Services is to serve individuals, families, and communities of Lassen County in the following ways:

• Employing a team of professional, knowledgeable, and courteous staff;
• Offering quality confidential services in a responsible, timely, and compassionate manner;
• Providing a safe place dedicated to building trust and reducing fears;
• Working together to help people reach their life goals and achieve personal success.

Lassen Intervention has partnered with Northeastern Rural Health Clinic to provide therapeutic services for Lassen County residents. 

What we offer

• Evidence-based therapeutic materials and activities
• Play therapy, Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychoeducation
• Trauma Focused Cognitive...