Alameda County Health Care Services Agency: Center for Healthy Schools and Communities: CHSC Internship Program

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Program Information

Program description and contact updated: 01/27/17

Program approved for: 2nd-Year MSW [X]

Parent Agency Name: Center For Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) - Alameda County Health Care Services Agency

Parent Agency Address: 1000 San Leandro Blvd, Suite 300 – San Leandro Ca

Parent Agency Phone Number: 510-667-7990

Program Name: CHSC Clinical Internship Program

Program Phone Number: (510) 618-1956

Program E-mail Address: CHSCInternship@acgov.org

Agency/Program Website Address: http://achealthyschools.org/

Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements:

Irene Barraza, LMFT, Clinical Training Program Manager, 510-340-1696, Irene.Barraza@acgov.org

Program Description:

The Alameda County Our Kids Our Families (OKOF) Program is a school-based behavioral health program operated by the Center for Healthy Schools and Communities. The program fosters social-emotional wellness in an education environment so that children and families feel connected and safe at school and in their communities. Our clinical case managers provide a full continuum of prevention, early intervention, and treatment services at over 30 school sites in Alameda County. Additionally, we staff behavioral health consultants as “leads” in key school districts to help build their capacity to support implementation of school-based behavioral health strategies district-wide. In addition to the OKOF Program, CHSC operates a youth center in the unincorporated Ashland Area.  The REACH Ashland Youth Center (REACH) is a multi-disciplinary youth center serving young people ages 11-25 in the Ashland area and surrounding communities.  CHSC is the lead operator as well as staffing and overseeing the behavioral health care services on site.

OUR KIDS OUR FAMILIES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Training the next generation of social workers and counselors is a high priority of the Center. Interns are placed in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Alameda County and work alongside County clinical case managers to provide a range of direct services to youth and their families.  Additionally, CHSC places clinical interns at REACH, our community based youth center, whereby interns get the experience of community mental health in a youth development setting.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

  • Interns must be enrolled in a graduate-level program or have obtained their Master’s Degree.
  • Second-year MSW/MFT students and ASW/MFT trainees are preferred.
  • Previous experience working with children/youth and their families is preferred.
  • Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

WHAT INTERNS RECEIVE

  • One hour/week of individual supervision
  • Two hours/week of group supervision
  • Licensure hour supervision
  • Topic-based training
  • Access to additional training offered by the County or by partnership agencies
  • PPS hours available
  • Stipends (up to $3000/yr) available (if not already receiving a stipend from another program).  Some interns may qualify for the MHSA stipend.

Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:

Supporting youth and young adults presenting with emotional and behavioral issues challenges related to poverty, homelessness, and trauma that impair their abilities to focus on education and healthy adolescent development.  In addition to providing direct services to children, youth and families, CHSC staff and interns provide system level supports including, but not limited to: clinical consultation to adults in the youths’ lives, trainings and capacity building for adult staff, support to develop and sustain positive culture and climate efforts.

Populations and Clientele Served:

Diverse population of children, youth, and their families across Alameda County.  CHSC’s clinical programs serve youth from TK-12 grade, as well as youth up to age 25 at the REACH Ashland Youth Center.

Types of Services Offered by the Program:

Interns provide a range of school-based direct services to children, youth and their families:

  • Individual, and family/collateral counseling and engagement
  • Group counseling
  • Case  Management
  • Advocacy
  • Clinical Consultation
  • System level supports/capacity building

Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:

  • Interns are placed at an elementary, middle, or high school in Alameda County. Limited placements available at REACH Ashland Youth Center.
  • Interns have the opportunity to participate in youth development and climate change initiatives including Restorative Justice and Youth Development.
  • Interns learn how to work within a complex inter-disciplinary system.
  • Interns are supervised by highly experienced behavioral health providers with years of school-based and community-based experience.

Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:

Interns have access to a variety of topic-based trainings hosted by Alameda County and their partner agencies.

Student Availability:

Days preferred: Monday – Friday

Hours preferred: 8am – 4pm; 18-32 hours per week; some evening hours available if candidate is placed at REACH Ashland Youth Center

Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____  No: __X    (Minimal evening hours available IF placed at REACH)

Agency Profile:

Non-Profit: ____   Public/Government: __X__ Educational Institution: ____ Other (specify): ____

If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: __X_  No: ____

INTERN CHARACTERISTICS

Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:

BASW:____      First-Year MSW: ____      Second-Year MSW: __X_      Second-Year Title IV-E:____

Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):

  • Interns must be enrolled in a graduate-level program or have obtained their Master’s Degree.
  • Second-year MSW/MFT students and ASW/MFT interns are preferred.
  • Previous experience working with children/youth and their families is preferred.
  • Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: None in 2016-17 school year; historically 1-2 per year.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS

Does the agency require:

__X__ Fingerprint clearance

__X__ Background check

__X__ TB clearance

__X__ Other health examinations

_____ Immunizations

_____ A vehicle for placement related duties

Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes:_X_  No: ____

Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:_X_  No: ____ * Interns must be able to attend a 3-day orientation scheduled for the last week of August.

INTERN BENEFITS

Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:_X__  No: ____

If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?

  • Stipends (up to $3000/yr) available (if not already receiving a stipend from another program).  Some interns may qualify for the MHSA stipend.

Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify:

 

STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS

Name

Title

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Jordan Haar, LCSW, PPSC

Senior Clinical Case Manager

(510) 542-1664

Jordan.Haar@acgov.org

Monica Osorio, MSW, ASW, PPSC

Senior Clinical Case Manager

(510) 542-0144

Monica.Osorio@acgov.org

Rebecca Prager, LCSW

Senior Clinical Case Manager

(510) 882-3998

Rebecca.Prager@acgov.org

Santi Soumpholphakdy, LCSW

Senior Clinical Case Manager

(510) 368-3001

Santi.Soumpholphakdy@acgov.org

Jennifer Chavez, ASW, PPSC

Senior Clinical Case Manager

(510) 274-7986

Jennifer.Chavez@acgov.org

Keywords:

2nd-Year MSW, inpatient, outpatient, outpatient, mental health, substance abuse, outreach, criminal justice, older adults, adolescents, children, Stipend

Health & Safety
Address 
1000 San Leandro Boulevard, Suite 300
San Leandro, CA 94577
United States
General Phone 
(510) 618-1956
Website:
http://achealthyschools.org/
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)
Additional site tags 
2nd-Year MSW, inpatient, outpatient, outreach, substance abuse, mental health, children, adolescents, older adults, Criminal Justice, Stipend