MSW Field Practicum PlacementAt — Sacramento LGBT Community Center
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center seeks practicum students who are passionate about working with 2S/LGBTQQIPAA+ and BIPOC communities and who demonstrate an emerging foundation in inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed clinical practice. The Sacramento LGBT Community Center provides vital, affirming, and trauma-responsive mental health services to 2S/LGBTQQIPAA+ and BIPOC youth (13-17), transitional-age youth (18-24) and adults (25+) throughout the greater Sacramento region. Practicum students have the opportunity to provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy within a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes healing and empowerment. Services are provided both via telehealth and in-person at multiple locations throughout the Sacramento area, including: The Center in Midtown Sacramento (main site), Marsha P. Johnson Center in South Sacramento, Local shelters and transitional housing programs, including: The 90-day Short-Term Emergency Placement (STEP) shelter & The Transitional Living Program (TLP). Additionally, virtual counseling services are provided in partnership with neighboring counties.
Practicum students gain experience working with clients presenting a wide range of issues, including: Trauma and grief, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidality and Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior (NSSIB), Intimate partner violence and family conflict, Homelessness and housing instability, Substance use and recovery, High-risk sexual behavior and sexual health concerns, & Identity development, coming out, and gender transition support. Our clinical work is grounded in affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. We emphasize intersectionality, empowerment, and relational healing. Practicum students are encouraged to integrate evidence-based, strength-based, and identity-affirming modalities while honoring each client’s unique story and lived experience. Practicum students receive weekly individual and group supervision provided by licensed clinicians, meeting either virtually or in-person at our midtown location. The program also includes ongoing professional development and trainings on: Trauma-informed responsive care, Contextual and systems theoretical applications, Affirming and inclusive clinical practices, Suicide risk assessment and intervention, Crisis intervention and prevention, Cultural humility and anti-oppressive frameworks, and Legal and ethical standards (e.g., CANRA, Tarasoff, LPS, 5150/5585, etc.). Supervision and training are designed to support the development of competent, ethical, and socially conscious clinicians. Students collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team that includes educational partners, medical and psychiatric providers, case managers, and community resource specialists—offering a unique opportunity to contribute to holistic and integrated models of care.
The program includes ongoing professional development and trainings on: Trauma-informed responsive care, Contextual and systems theoretical applications, Affirming and inclusive clinical practices, Suicide risk assessment and intervention, Crisis intervention and prevention, Cultural humility and anti-oppressive frameworks, Legal and ethical standards (e.g., CANRA, Tarasoff, LPS, 5150/5585, etc.). Supervision and training are designed to support the development of competent, ethical, and socially conscious clinicians.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center prioritizes trainee safety through secure building access, emergency procedures, and supervised clinical spaces. Students receive orientation on evacuation, lockdown, and crisis protocols, and must notify licensed staff immediately if clients present risk (suicidality, psychosis, violence, abuse, medical emergencies). All documentation occurs in our HIPAA-compliant EHR, and confidentiality is strictly enforced across programs. Trainees are never expected to manage crises alone and have ongoing access to supervisors. Safety expectations also cover de-escalation, mandated reporting, telehealth emergencies, and after-hours procedures to ensure a supportive, well-supervised practicum environment.
For general inquiries or questions about the Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s practicum training program, or to submit an application, please contact Michael J. McAtee, MA, LMFT, at Michael.McAtee@SacCenter.org
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 20 | hours per week |