Castle Family Health Center

Organization Description

Castle is proud to be the chosen organization for the program entitled “The View Point” Hosted by Dennis Quaid to represent so many of the Funded and Non-Funded Community Health Centers across the nation.

Program Information

A behavioral health intern can play an important role in supporting measurement-based, evidence-based treatment. Interns may administer and score validated screening and outcome tools such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, or AUDIT, and track changes over time to inform care planning. They can assist clinicians in applying evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and brief interventions, always under supervision. Interns may provide psychoeducation tailored to client needs, document progress in the electronic health record, and help monitor treatment response using structured measures. They also participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on client outcomes. Through reflective supervision, interns learn to integrate research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values, while adhering to ethical standards and professional guidelines. This prepares them for competent practice in evidence-driven behavioral health care.

Health & Safety

Onboarding training for behavioral health interns ensures they are prepared to provide safe, ethical, and effective care. Training begins with a thorough review of agency policies, including confidentiality, informed consent, and the limits of privacy. Interns learn how to clearly explain informed consent to clients, including treatment goals, risks, benefits, and client rights. Mandated reporting requirements are emphasized, covering legal obligations to report suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse, along with procedures for documentation and notification. Additional training covers HIPAA compliance, cultural humility, ethical decision-making, and professional boundaries. Interns are oriented to the electronic health record, outcome measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), and evidence-based treatment protocols. Shadowing supervisors allows them to observe best practices in patient engagement and documentation. This structured onboarding supports competence, confidence, and accountability, while reinforcing the importance of ethical, client-centered behavioral health care.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
Address 
3605 Hospital Road, Atwater, CA 95301
Dr Cresci's office
Atwater, CA 95301, CA 95301
United States
Program(s) 
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Advanced
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation
Social Work - MSW Intake
Social Work - MSW Stateside Advanced
Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Children/Youth, Consumers, Families, Females, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, People Experiencing Addiction, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

7 days a week M-F 8 to 6 pm, urgent care hours evening, Saturday and Sunday

Maximum students 
16