Counselor Internship

Minimum Qualifications: Master's in counseling or related field, or currently enrolled in a Master's program on the path to licensure Must be able to commit 20 hrs/week to unpaid internship and available on Wednesdays 9am-2pm Unlicensed applicants must be a registered Associate with BBS prior to the beginning of the school year. Experienced in working with children, adolescents, or high school-aged youth in a school setting. Ability to work well with both youth and families and school staff. Must include 2 letters of recommendation, cover letter, and CV/resume in application to be considered Preferred: Bilingual Spanish-English highly preferred About The Program Trainee Expectations: Make a time commitment of 20 hours per week for one full academic year and are assigned to an elementary, middle, or high school Carry a caseload of 8 -10 students for individual counseling. Facilitate a minimum of one group per semester. Occasionally, trainees provide more group counseling hours, depending on school site needs and trainee/supervisor decisions. Provide family support, consultation, and therapeutic intervention when appropriate. Work cooperatively with school personnel. Accompany staff counselors and provide classroom education on topics, such as substance abuse prevention and positive school interaction, when needed. Keep accurate, timely, clinical records (including documentation, assessments, and treatment plans). Attend one hour of individual supervision, two hours of group supervision, and two hours of didactic training each week. Trainings are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 and Group Supervision is held Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 - 2:00. Orientation: The didactic training begins with an intensive week-long orientation that provides information about the agency, an introduction to the traineeship, and an overview of the program structure and model. Orientation offers initial training on risk & crisis, working in schools, legal & ethical issues, psychosocial assessments, clinical interviewing, substance abuse, treatment planning, record keeping, and cultural diversity. Orientation is structured to provide trainees with enough initial information to begin work in the schools and feel supported in their training. Individual Supervision: Individual supervision will focus on the development of sound clinical judgment and of the intern's expertise in assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis interventions. The emphasis is also on how to provide skillful clinical services in a school setting, as well as how to develop thoughtful case conceptualization. All supervisors are licensed clinicians and have extensive experience working within the field of school based counseling. Writing progress notes and audio taping are a regular part of supervision. Group supervision: Group supervision will focus on building clinical skills, while focusing on specific cases in a small group format. Trainees will learn to do formal case presentations and will gain support around working with students, their families and the schools. Audiotapes and/or transcriptions of specific sessions are required for case presentations. About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR's mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.