Contributions PVPSA Interns Make

• Interns provide individual and group counseling to children and adolescents of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District
• Interns draw effectively from personal experience in meeting needs
• Interns conduct a structured, nine-part series of insight and support groups, which combine didactic material and group counseling
• Interns accomodate by conducting activities at school sites during school hours
  This is just a sampling ... for more examples please click here to download a printable version with a long list of how interns help us!

Intern Activities and Accomplishments

• 1000+ students received counseling services through program
• Interns consulted with school nurses and school psychologists
• Interns established rapport with children and mediated peer conflicts
• Interns handled crisis work, suicide prevention, conflict resolution, grief work, and behavior modification

Counseling Internship and Practicum Opportunities

Internship with Kids' Korner (Grades K-5) and Student Assistance Program (Grades 6-12)
An academic year commitment (last week of August to first week of June) is required for internships. MFT and LCSW licensed and experienced staff provides individual and group supervision that is part of the 20 hours/week schedule. Intern and supervisor schedule individual supervision. Includes stipend and monthly in-service training. Applicants must be MFT or MSW graduate students and post-graduate interns.

Internship encourages collaborative work on a range of presenting problems, and provides opportunities to see clients from a diverse population. Sessions may be audiotaped for supervision. Applicants who are bilingual English/Spanish and/or have bicultural skills are encouraged to apply.

Placement Options

Agency Interns carry a caseload of 10-12 clients/families. Interns also assist with crisis intervention, assessments, and may lead groups or workshops. Interns participate in staff meetings and case consultations. Interns must be available for two afternoon/evenings a week, or Saturday hours may be substituted for one evening. Interns may be a trainee or a registered MFT intern or have registration pending. Family counseling internships are available for advanced trainees.

School Site interns work 17 hours per week over three days at an elementary, middle or traditional/continuation high school. Students are seen individually or in-group. Interns also assist with crisis intervention at school site. Interns may be MFT trainee or MSW intern. Internship meets practicum requirements for dual track PPS/MFT and PPS credential students.

How to Apply

You can download an application by clicking here. Send your completed application to us with your resume.

Fax:	(831) 761-6011
E-mail:	admin@pvpsa.org
Mail:	Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance 335 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076
More Information :	Mary Schindler, LMFT, Clinical Director (831) 728-6445, Ext. 325 mary.schindler@pvpsa.org

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