Fred Finch Youth Center

Location	3800 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 (main office); actual internship site may vary depending on specific program assignment

Age Group Served	Children, Adolescents, and Transition Age Youth

Program Description	Provides individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, individual and group rehabilitation, case management, psychiatric support and housing. Trainees will collaborate with other providers as needed to support treatment. Trainees will develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, multiple modes of treatment, and effective resource linkage.

Placement Period	September through June; other placement schedules may be considered depending on graduate program requirements

Program/Placement Hours	Monday through Friday from 9 - 5pm; 20 to 24 hours per week

Preferred Discipline / Experience	MFT, MSW Interns; Bilingual/Bicultural candidates; must have access to a car

First or Second Year Students	Second Year; First Year with prior experience working with TAY or Children’s population

Supervision & Support:	Weekly individual and group supervision; agency provided training weekly, staff meetings

Send Resume to:	Marie Sarte, LCSW mariesarte@fredfinch.org Phone: 510-773-7518 Fax: 510-667-7609

Application Due Date:	Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Candidates will be invited to interview starting in late January.

Please visit our website www.fredfinch.org for additional information.