Program Information Program description and contact updated: 02/25/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: The Y Team
Parent Agency Address: 3260 Blume St Ste 450, Richmond CA
Parent Agency Phone Number: 510-262-6551
Program E-mail Address: rlindquist@ymcaeastbay.org
Agency/Program Website Address: Ymcaeastbay.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Renee Lindquist, Clinical Supervisor, 510-262.6551, rlindquist@mcaeastbay.org
Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements (if different from above):
Lisa Davey, Admin Assistant, 510-262-6551, ldavey@ymcaeastbay.org
Program Description:
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Y Team provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, family counseling, information and referral services, collaboration with community agencies, assessment, consultation, and crisis counseling.
Partnering with the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the Y provides coordination of health, mental health and support services at elementary, middle, and high school health centers in Richmond, Pinole and San Pablo.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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The Y Team works with students around issues of community and domestic violence, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, disrupted family structures, legal issues, resiliency, success in school, and overall health and wellness.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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The community served is primarily Latino and African American families living in West Contra Costa County.
60% Client has a family member with history of drugs/alcohol use or abuse.
55% Client has witnessed extreme violence.
42% Client has history of aggressive behavior.
41% Client suffers of has suffered from depression or anxiety
41% Client expresses fear of violence in the community.
40% Client has at least one parent deceased/whereabouts unknown.
35% Client and/or siblings suffer from neglect.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapy in the schools. Some case management and opportunities to work collaboratively with school staff and community members when appropriate.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Our interns and trainees provide up to 10 hours of direct psychotherapy services each week. They will participate in weekly individual and group supervision as well as a weekly didactic training on topics including: cultural humility, mandate reporting laws, working with families, diagnosing, tools of the trade, developmental trauma, attachment therapy, sand tray basics, play therapy, art therapy, conducting groups in schools, restorative justice, mindfulness, grief and loss, foster care youth, sex trafficking, harm reduction, LGBTQQ youth, conflict mediation, termination, and case formulation.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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Trainees will participate in a 4 day orientation before their placement in schools. It is facilitated in 2 day blocks over 2 weeks.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: There will be a choice of Group supervision on Tuesday and Wednesdays 3-5 and a required training Thursday 9-11. The remainder of the schedule is negotiated with supervisor and school
Hours preferred: Primarily school hours, with occasional early evenings to accommodate meetings with parents.
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: _X___
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: _X___ Public/Government: ____ 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: __2__ Second-Year MSW: __2__ 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.):
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Spanish language capacity is highly beneficial but not a requirement. We will be transitioning to electronic medical records so computer proficiency is important.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: unknown
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
___X__ Fingerprint clearance
___X__ Background check
___X__ TB clearance
_____ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
___X__ 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:____ No: __X__
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
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The last week of August and first week of September Trainees will participate in a 4 day orientation before their placement in schools. It is facilitated in 2 day blocks over 2 weeks.
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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?
Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify: