Clinician's Training Program

Our Services

Lincoln Families provides a range of mental health services to communities and selected public elementary, junior high and high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This is made possible by funding through Medi-Cal, grants, or foundation support. We work collaboratively with each family and school to determine what type of services would be the most desirable and productive use of limited resources to fit the needs of our clients and their families. Practicum students are integrated into existing teams within the community and/or school, depending on their program.

 
  • Each practicum student will provide a combination of the following clinical services:

    1. Individual therapy

    2. Group therapy

    3. Family/collateral therapy and advocacy

    4. Child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis

    5. Consultation and collaboration with the education staff

    6. Support for students in the general school and/or community milieu

    7. Wrap-around services

  • Each practicum student will receive:

    1. One hour per week of individual supervision

    2. Two hours per week of group supervision (case conference)

  • Lincoln Families will provide a comprehensive training program that addresses the treatment needs of children and families in the communities we serve, including:

    1. Two hours each week didactic presentation by speakers on relevant topics

    2. Access to Lincoln’s periodic training opportunities

    3. Attendance at selected trainings in the community

    • Start Date: Late July/Early August 2023 (schedule tbd)

    • End Date: Early June 2024

    • Required Schedule: 18-22 hours per week over 2 school days including one

    • Weekly didactic training.

  • 1. Completion of at least one year of coursework towards a Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Work

    2. Experience working with children and/or families

    3. Ability to provide culturally responsive services

    4. Ability to work independently

    5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

  • 1. Placement will fulfill the majority of the child and family hours of experience requirement for licensing.

    2. Exposure to managed care paperwork.

    3. Work experience within a growing non-profit mental health agency that may have future paid positions available.

    4. Educational reimbursements starting at $4000 for first-year graduate students are provided. $2000 for each additional graduate student year.

To Apply

For the 2024-25 training program, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest beginning February 1, 2023, here.

For more information, please reach out to:

Brooke Giordano, MFT
Practicum Manager & Clinical Supervisor
51 Marina Blvd. Suite D, Pittsburg, Ca 94565 brookegiordano@lincolnfamilies.org
510.421.6864

Lincoln Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BIPOC, Spanish bilingual, and other under-represented populations are encouraged to apply.