Our clinical training program is a comprehensive internship program for a cohort of graduate students of social work or counseling/clinical psychology. During our diverse training program, you will have the opportunity to learn skills in individual, couples, family, and group counseling for children, adults and older adults and will be working in the following settings:
- In-office and virtual therapy to grief clients
- In-home and in-office therapy to older adults
- Co-facilitation of group therapy
- Phone counseling to callers of the agency’s 24-hour telephone crisis line
- Therapy to school clients in the elementary, middle and high school setting
Responsibilities of interns include
- Assessment, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans.
- A full caseload of 10 client hours per week, including one 4-hour shift on the agency’s 24-hour telephone crisis line.
- Attending weekly didactic training on a range of topics, working with grief, older adults, families, and treatment planning.
CSS is a nurturing and supportive environment that is focused on learning. Interns will receive support during weekly individual and group supervisions.
Training will cover:
- Suicide assessment and crisis management.
- Strategies for working with grief clients and older adults.
- How to work with a diverse clientele.
- Introduction to a range of modalities, such as play therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
- Documentation protocols, and the importance of the clinical loop in developing assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
FAQ:
How many interns do you have each year?
Each year we have a cohort of 12-16 interns who are studying social work and clinical/counseling psychology. The interns are divided into 2 groups for supervision, but attend Didactics together, which is a good time to get to know the rest of the cohort.
Who are your clinical supervisors?
The Agency’s supervisors are a mix of staff members and volunteers, and come from richly varied clinical backgrounds. CSS offers ongoing training and supervision to the supervisors.
What degrees can I get supervision for?
We have supervisors who are licensed as LCSW, LMFT, PsyD and MD.
When is the internship and how long does it last?
The 2024-2025 internship program will start on August 15, 2024 and depending on the degree, will end May-July.
Is the internship paid?
Interns receive two stipends during the internship, one in December and one at the end of the internship, upon meeting all caseload and documentation requirements.
When is the deadline for applications?
We accept applications on a rolling basis.
CSS is looking for candidates who are interested in learning about suicide prevention, committed to personal and professional growth, take a social justice approach to the work, and are able to ask for support when needed. Interns who successfully complete our program gain valuable skills that will serve them for their entire professional lives.
To apply for our training program, please complete and submit the following application, letters of
recommendation and your resume.
