Program Information Program description and contact updated 03/05/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: Berkeley High School/Berkeley Unified School District
Parent Agency Address: 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Parent Agency Phone Number: (510) 644-6120
Program Name: Berkeley High School Special Education Counseling Program
Program Phone Number: (510) 644-6758
Program E-mail Address: ryanfox@berkeley.net
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS:
Ryan Fox, LCSW PPSC, IEP Counselor, (510) 644-5768, ryanfox@berkeley.net
Program Description:
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The Berkeley High School Special Education Counseling Program offers a wide range of clinical practice learning opportunities with the diverse student populations of Berkeley and the surrounding communities. Interns at BHS will gain a unique understanding of school-based mental health services; attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and case management meetings and have the opportunity to participate in clinical trainings. MSW Interns will have regular collaboration with school psychologists, special education case managers, teachers, administrators and restorative justice coordinators on the Berkeley High campus. Additionally, interns will have a chance to learn how mental health services are coordinated and delivered at BHS (micro, meso, and macro levels) by participating in regular meetings with Berkeley Mental Health, BHS academic counselors, and the school-wide intervention team.
Interns will develop clinical counseling skills through individual and group therapy sessions and maintain a caseload of 8-10 clients. Additionally, interns will learn to perform clinical assessments, develop therapeutic goals and provide clinical documentation. Individual supervision with a licensed clinical social worker will be provided on a weekly basis and other opportunities for consultation and support are readily available due to the small size of the program.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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The Berkeley High School Special Education Counseling Program serves a diverse population of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) at Berkeley High. The program supports students with a myriad of mental health issues and learning differences to have a positive social and academic experience through individual and group counseling.
Students in the special education department present with many challenges that at times, impede their access to the social and academic opportunities at school. Students often face stigma related to their learning and mental health issues and counseling can provide an outlet to process difficult experiences, develop coping strategies and personal resources to manage the stress and struggles of students at school and in the community.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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The program serves high school students in the Special Education Department at Berkeley High School.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Individual and group counseling, classroom observations, staff and teacher consultation and support, development of treatment/IEP goals, family outreach, family counseling, mediation and conflict resolution
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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MSW Interns will manage a small caseload (8-10 students), provide individual and group counseling, clinical documentation and develop therapeutic IEP goals, collaborate with a variety of school professionals, attend IEP meetings and other professional development and school-wide intervention meetings
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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The BHS Special Education Program collaborates with Berkeley Mental Health and MSW Interns will have the opportunity to attend weekly didactic trainings offered by their training program.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: _______No preference____________________________________________
Hours preferred: _________School hours: 8-4_________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: _X___
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: ____ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: __X__ 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: __1-2__ Second-Year MSW: __1-2__ 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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Some experience with individual counseling is preferred. Billingual preferred.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: __0__
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
___X__ Fingerprint clearance
___X_ Background check
___X__ TB clearance
_____ 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:____ No: __X__
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
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BHS calendar year runs from late August through mid-June.
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INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:____ No: __X__
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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Currently looking into grants to offer a stipend for MSW interns.
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Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify: