Clinical Intern

Who We Are 

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speaks 22 languages. They are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. 

Who We Serve 

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional-age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal-eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.   

Compensation We Offer

•  The initial compensation for this position is $21.00 per hour.
•  7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
  
  • must meet company policy eligibility requirements.

About our Program:  The Prevention and Early Intervention program (PEI) is a short-term, school linked mental health program that serves clients and families in Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Santa Clara County. The PEI program provides therapy services, family support, rehab and group services to eligible clients in the schools, homes and community. 

Internship Schedule: Internship Starts August 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, incumbents build and maintain a caseload typically of four to eight clients.  Participates in group therapy sessions, attend weekly supervision, and intern training and/or clinical case consultations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Build and maintain an active caseload of a minimum of four to six clients.
• Serve as a co-facilitator in one or more weekly group therapy sessions at an Agency service site.
• Attend one-hour individual supervision and two-hour group supervision per week.
• Attend one 2 hour intern training or clinical case consultation per week.
• Actively participates in agency training opportunities as appropriate.
• Complete agency and County required documentation as required within applicable time lines.
• Conform to all legal and ethical standards applicable to psychotherapy or counseling providers as required by state law, agency requirements and the profession.
• Other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

 

CORE KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES

• Exhibit an understanding of emergency response techniques appropriate to the position.
• Adhere to Agency mandates, policies, and procedures.

CORE ABILITIES

Ability to: 

• Work in fast-paced, highly pressured, and changing environment.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality.
• Maintain positive work relationships in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• Maintain good communication to ensure others have necessary information.
• Maintain self-initiative, reliability, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Sensitivity to working with culturally diverse populations.
• Resource allocation and utilization.
• Train and instruct.
• Quality assurance and troubleshoot.
• Research, plan, monitor, and implement.  
• Persuade and negotiate.
• Create, innovate, prioritize, and reorganize.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (B.A./B.S.) in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
• One (1) year of related experience or training in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology graduate program.
• Current enrollment in a Masters or Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
• Authorization from the intern’s college or university to begin a trainee assignment, practicum or internship at Agency.
• Actively wo