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Job Description
Practicum Therapist (Unpaid)
Ready to gain hands-on experience while advancing your professional development? Community Therapy Services (CTS) is hiring Practicum Therapists in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Clara counties for our ERA Ed and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program. If you're a graduate student in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and looking for an opportunity to develop clinical and professional skills, we encourage you to apply and join our team in delivering state-of-the-art therapy services to children and adolescents. Let's Transform Lives Together!
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse settings, build relationships with school districts, and gain practical experience with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You'll actively engage in IEP meetings, collaborate with professionals, and refine your skills in evidence-based treatments under expert supervision.
Benefits of the Training Program
While unpaid, this program offers extensive training and professional development opportunities to help you grow as a mental health professional:
While unpaid, this program offers extensive training and professional development opportunities to help you grow as a mental health professional:
- Clinical supervision at no cost.
- Comprehensive training in psychopathology, evidence-based treatments, crisis management, and legal/ethical risk management.
- Opportunities to develop core competencies, including case conceptualization, psychotherapy, and diagnostic skills.
- Diversity and cultural awareness training to better serve a diverse client population.
- Exposure to school-based service delivery and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Valuable professional feedback to help you develop into a successful clinician.
Job Duties
- Provide comprehensive wraparound services to children, adolescents, and families with various diagnostic presentations (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders).
- Individual and family counseling using evidence-based treatments.
- Collaborate with IEP teams, including consulting on IEP services.
- Maintain administrative oversight of client paperwork, collateral consults, documentation, and caseload management.
- Participate in community-based counseling/psychotherapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Master's program in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Clinical experience with children and/or adolescents preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional growth.
- A passion for serving diverse populations and learning in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Training Program Goals
ERA Ed and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program is committed to helping trainees develop the following competencies:
ERA Ed and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program is committed to helping trainees develop the following competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain professional, respectful, and ethical relationships.
- Clinical Intervention: Hone skills in case conceptualization, psychotherapy, diagnosis, and assessment.
- Consultation Skills/Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Develop expertise in working with multidisciplinary teams to serve clients effectively.
- Diversity and Cultural Awareness: Understand and respect cultural influences on mental health treatment.
- Laws and Ethics: Apply ethical principles and legal standards (e.g., HIPAA) in clinical settings.
- Professional Development: Conduct oneself with professionalism and dignity, receiving valuable feedback to refine skills.
About Community Therapy Services and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program
CTS and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program is dedicated to fostering the next generation of mental health professionals. We offer trainees a supportive environment to grow and refine their clinical skills while positively impacting children and families.
CTS and CAUSE Mental Health Training Program is dedicated to fostering the next generation of mental health professionals. We offer trainees a supportive environment to grow and refine their clinical skills while positively impacting children and families.
Join us to gain hands-on experience and make a difference in your community!
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