Discovery Counseling Center

Discovery's practicum sites include a behavioral health clinic and school-based counseling within the Morgan Hill & Gilroy Unified School Districts, Gavilan College, community programs and workshops to parents and youth to develop relational skills. Discovery also runs 2 after-school programs for low income communities. The afterschool programs focus on tutoring and homework help for children and workshops for parents. There is also an aging track through the local nursing care facility, as well as a community organization track within our local government programs and school boards

School, clinic, and community-based settings for conducting rehabilitation, therapy, and case management support
Specialty populations within transitional housing, convalescent, and after-school programs
Advanced clinical supervision including evidence-based methods, transformational care planning, and diagnostics
Multi-disciplinary team
Pleasant, private practice setting

(Discovery Counseling Center (DCC) provides center-based and school-based counseling services throughout the South County of Santa Clara County to a diverse population of child, adolescent, adult, and older adult clients.

Within a very attractive, private practice-like outpatient setting, or welcoming school and community sites, MSW interns:

1. Gain experience working within the scope of practice as a social worker.
2. Develop competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis (DSM 5), and treatment of behavioral health disorders, emotional health, and relational issues.
3. Are trained in advanced multi-systemic practice and person-centered treatment using a variety of psychotherapeutic theories and evidence-based interventions that support their ability to conceptualize clinical cases and treat clinical issues.
4. Are supported through advanced clinical supervision in the use of reflective practice that fosters effective therapeutic relationships and clinical effectiveness, including but not limited to transcultural engagement, compassion, empathy, sensitivity, integrity, insight, flexibility, personal presence, self-awareness, and person growth.
5. Are guided in the promotion of advocacy, social justice, and client's rights in accordance with the NASW code of ethics, HIPAA regulations, and mental health law.