As a practicum student, you will play a crucial role in supporting our behavioral health clinic's intake process. You will work closely with licensed clinicians and administrative staff to conduct initial assessments, gather client information, and ensure a smooth transition into our services while maintaining a small caseload of short-term clinical assignments as determined by the clinical supervisor. This practicum provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in the field of behavioral health while working in a supportive and collaborative environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mandated Reporter
• Must attend weekly group and individual supervision
• 2 weeks of job shadowing
• Learn how to conduct intake interviews with clients to gather relevant demographic, clinical, and psychosocial information
• Collaborate with clinical team members to determine appropriate treatment recommendations based on assessment findings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for working with youth and families facing various challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with diverse client populations

Education and Experience:

• Open to MSW, MCP or MACP students
• Experience conducting intake assessments or working in a mental health setting preferred
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with clients

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Capable of using a computer and other office equipment for documentation and communication purposes
• Ability to lift and carry light objects or materials as required for job-related tasks
• Possess sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to effectively communicate with clients and document assessment findings

Who We Are:

The Children’s Legacy Center began in 2016. Our passion is to aid children and youth who have been abused and exploited. We currently achieve this goal by offering forensic interviewing services as a part of our Children’s Advocacy Center. These interviews reduce trauma and help our partner agencies expedite justice for children, youth, and their families. We are now able to build upon this tested and stable foundation and are building out our regional pilot model for exploited children and youth. This model is a diverse, holistic, and far-reaching collection of programs and services that will multiply our impact in the community and beyond. Although each of our team obtains a specific job description, we work collaboratively to develop and expand our organization. We value the health and wellbeing of our team members more than the average workplace. The nature of this work is incredibly difficult, so supporting each other is paramount. We’ve got each other’s backs. We strive daily to create an inclusive environment in which all people feel safe, heard, and valued. The Children’s Legacy Center celebrates cultural differences and similarities among all employees, volunteers, families we serve, and members of our partnering agencies. With an amazing team and our community’s support, we truly believe we can accomplish anything!

The Children’s Legacy Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans disability unless Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children’s Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (530) 768-1880.