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BACR provides on-site professional prevention and early intervention services at more than 40 Bay Area schools for children, youth, and their families. Some of the issues that bring young people to BACR counseling services are family crises, behavior problems, peer relationships, depression, academic problems, alcohol and drug use, and fears about community violence. Mental health services include counseling, mentoring, case management, trauma response, parent education, teacher consultation, and other assistance. Services
Contact Information Keith Burrell Services
Contact Information Don Blasky Carin Grove, MFT
Expectations
Interns can expect to receive excellent training and supervision in support of the clinical services they are requested to provide. They can expect to be both challenged and supported, and to be exposed to a wide variety of experiences in treatment and theory. BACR considers interns to be an integral part of a treatment and training team that encourages creativity and growth. Supervision The focus of individual supervision is on the development of the intern’s expertise in assessment and treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis interventions, and the development of sound clinical judgment. The emphasis is also on how to provide skillful clinical services in a school setting, and the practical aspects of interacting successfully in the school and larger community. All supervisors are licensed clinicians, and all have extensive experience working with schools. Writing process notes and audiotaping are a regular part of supervision. Group supervision will focus on training issues and on specific cases in a small group format. Interns will learn to do formal case presentations and will gain support for working with students, their families, and the schools. Audiotapes and/or transcriptions of specific sessions are required for case presentations. Training The didactic training begins with an intensive one-week orientation that provides information about the agency, an introduction to the internship, and an overview of the program structure and model. This orientation offers initial training on risk and resiliency, working in the school, legal and ethical issues, assessment, interviewing, substance abuse, treatment planning, record keeping, and cultural diversity. The orientation is structured to provide interns with enough initial information to begin work in the schools. The weekly trainings in Marin are frequently divided into elementary and middle-high school tracks, and presented by staff and expert professionals from the larger community. A combined Richmond-Berkeley intern training is offered in the East Bay. Both Marin and East Bay programs share trainings approximately once every six weeks, (usually held at the Richmond location). Former interns have found the trainings to be stimulating, useful and thought provoking. The structure of the training allows for lecture, questions, discussions, and occasional experiential opportunities. Some of the theoretical and practical areas covered in the elementary and secondary trainings will be:
Interns with a wide variety of skill level, experience, and background are encouraged to apply. Previous experience with children and/or adolescents, with substance abuse or prevention, schools and/or with clinical experience is helpful. A strong desire to learn and a commitment to supporting youth is especially important. Application Process Applicants are welcome to apply to either or both programs. Upon receipt of the a resume, cover letter discussing your interest in the program, and two letters of recommendation, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Two to three interviews may be requested. Please send your resume, cover letter discussing your interest in the program, and two letters of recommendation to: EAST BAY PROGRAM Keith Burrell, MFT
Director of Training Gateway-East Bay Programs, BACR 3219 Pierce Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 559-5550 x-3013 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MARIN PROGRAM Carin Grove, MFT
Clinical Director New Perspectives Marin, BACR 171 Carlos Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 444-5580 x-2393 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The purpose of the study is to provide a rigorous evaluation of the effectiveness of BACR school-based counseling services. This study is intended for multiple audiences. 2. Volume II: Program Reports shows the data for the each program separately— New Perspectives Marin, East Bay, Gateway Counseling, Gateway Medical, and a school by school overview. It is designed for Program Directors and their counseling staff. 3. Volume III: School Reports shows the data for each individual school. It is designed for school staff and individual counselors. You could download Volume III for all schools, or download a single school from the links below. |