Intern
About the role
Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) prepares competent professionals including social workers, therapists, psychologists, and others to contribute to human well-being and social justice. TPCP offers an Internship Program (TIP) that serves over 100 interns and trainees annually from 110 different universities across 10 California counties. Interns come from various fields including social work, therapy, medicine, nursing, nutrition, psychology, sociology, and anthropology.
Responsibilities
- Structured weekly clinical supervision based on theoretical and empirical literature
- Evaluation of therapeutic and supervisory alliance
- Diversity competence through treatment models and interventions for ethnic and cultural minority groups
- Ethical and legal responsibilities
- Development of bio-psycho-social-spiritual-cultural assessments, co-occurring disorder assessments, client plans, ANSA (Adult Needs and Strengths) Assessments, CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Assessments, level of care assessments, etc.
- Introduction to group process and dynamics through co-facilitator roles and observations
- Training in relevant practice theories and interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT, MRT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Strength-Based Practice, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, Suicide Prevention, Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma/Burnout
- Documentation, Mandated Reporting, HIPAA, Harm Reduction, Boundaries, Countertransference, Cultural Competency/Humility, Grief and Loss
- Utilization review to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Supporting members with specialized clinical needs
- Resource availability through the county of service provision such as SSI, Medi-Cal, homelessness, substance use, and medical providers
Qualifications
Interns must have completed their undergraduate studies and be enrolled in a graduate program related to social work, therapy, psychology, or another field that aligns with TPCP's mission. They should demonstrate a commitment to social justice and a desire to contribute to the development of competent professionals in diverse settings.