Nation's Finest

Organization Description

Nation's Finest has been serving Veteran’s for over 50-years. Our Southgate and Mather residential programs are committed to helping veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, address mental health concerns and obtain greater self-determination. The Nation's Finest Behavioral Health Center at Southgate provides comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment services, mental health services, and dual-diagnosis services to military veterans in need.

Program Information

Students will get a chance to provide direct services to Veteran’s at either our Southgate or Mather residential facilities.  

Services provided include psychoeducational classes, group counseling and individual therapy. Case management, coordination of care, treatment planning and biopsychosocial assessments are a few of the many activities students may have an opportunity to observe and participate in conducting.

Locations:

7270 E SOUTHGATE DR
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823

1062 SCHIRRA AVE.
MATHER, CA 95655

Health & Safety

Student interns will be working with mostly male veterans who have recently been homeless and often have mental health issues. Many of our clients also have drug and alcohol issues. Students will need to have good boundaries, be aware of their surroundings and to report or consult with staff if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Proof of vaccination or weekly negative COVID Test required.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
7270 E SOUTHGATE DR
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
United States
General Phone 
(916) 393-8387
Website:
http://www.nationsfinest.org/

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
BSW Case Management Intern Social Work Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
MSWI Intensive Case Manage Intern Social Work Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
MSWII Intern (Behavioral Health/Health and Aging) Social Work Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
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Program(s) 
Social Work
Social Work Field Practicum Intake
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, People Experiencing Addiction, People Experiencing Homelessness, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development