Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy Programs Clinical Trainee 2024

Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer

Clinical Services

Student (College)

THE ADOLESCENT THERAPY PROGRAM

This training program is focused on the treatment of adolescents ages 12 and up. Interns see students at Beverly Hills High School and Beverly Vista Middle School, as well as adolescents and their families at the clinic. Parents may be included in the treatment with family sessions or as parent consultation. Training and supervision are structured to address the unique challenges facing therapists who work with teens. ACT Interns will provide individual and/or group therapy in each of their assigned schools. Most ACT clients are seen in person, either at school or in the clinic.

ADOLESCENT THERAPY PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS

Provide 10 clinical hours per week as a Trainee (12 to 15 clinical hours per week if you are an Associate). Attend a two-hour group supervision (in clinic) and one-hour triadic (offsite) supervision weekly. Attend weekly training Wednesdays between 10:00am and 12:00pm (formerly Tuesdays) in person. Attend a weekly one-hour supervision group specific to the group therapy you are providing in the schools. Seeing clients on three different days in the week, including within school hours, is required. A minimum of one evening per week seeing clients until 9:00pm is required, and an additional evening or Saturday shift may be required. The ACT Internship is approximately 20 hours per week.

THE CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM

The Child and Family Therapy Program involves training and supervised experience in working with younger children and families. In addition to sessions conducted in the clinic, Interns will provide services in community-based elementary and middle schools. Interns will conduct a parenting education series and may develop support groups on other family and parent focused topics. Preference will be given to applicants who have prior experience working with children and families. Please specify that experience in your application.

CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS

Provide 10 clinical hours per week as a Trainee (12 to 15 clinical hours per week if you are an Associate). Attend a two-hour group supervision (in clinic) and one-hour triadic (offsite) supervision weekly. Attend weekly training Wednesdays between 10:00am and 12:00pm (formerly Tuesdays) in person. Attend a weekly one-hour supervision group specific to the community-based programs. Seeing clients on three different days in the week, including within school hours, is required. A minimum of two late afternoons/evenings per week seeing clients, and/or a Saturday shift is required. Most Child & Family clients are seen in person, either at school or in the clinic. The Child and Family Internship is approximately 20 hours per week.

MAPLE COUNSELING OVERVIEW

Maple Counseling offers a comprehensive training program for counselors working toward their LMFT, LCSW or LPCC license in the state of California.

All trainees are trained in a variety of contemporary and psychodynamic modalities of treatment and also receive diverse client and clinical experiences with extensive supervision and training.

The foundation of Maple Counseling's treatment philosophy is depth-oriented work, which includes brief and longer-term approaches with the aim to address and improve a client’s current life functioning.

REQUIREMENTS

Traineeship at Maple Counseling requires a one-year minimum in-person commitment. Our MSW, MFT and PCC training programs are 18-20 hours per week.

Trainee applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program, in good standing. AMFT, APCC and ACSW Associates must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Start dates for our training cohorts are the following:

Adult Program: January, June, August
Child & Family Program: August
Adolescent Program: August

Applications for the January cohort are accepted in the fall of each year and those for the June and August cohorts are accepted between January and March. Once completed applications are reviewed, candidates may then be invited to interview.

Trainees are required to provide 10-15 clinical hours per week (depending on degree status). Trainees attend two hours of group supervision and one hour of individual/triadic supervision each week. Group supervision is held in person at the Maple clinic, whereas individual/triadic supervision may be either in person or online.

Weekly clinical trainings are mandatory and are held either in person or online depending on the program. First year trainees in the Adult Program receive an additional training in assessment and diagnosis and conduct all adult client intakes in the clinic.

Trainees are required to see clients a minimum of one evening per week and to see clients either on Friday or Saturday (day of the week determined by lottery). All trainees will see clients both in the Maple clinic and via telehealth.

TRAINING PROGRAM

The training program is designed to evaluate and enhance competency levels in clinical knowledge, skills, and judgment. Maple Counseling has three primary programs: the Adult Program, the Adolescent (ACT) Program, and the Child & Family (CF) Program.

Trainees receive weekly group and triadic supervision by highly qualified clinical staff as well as opportunities to further refine existing ideas and skills. Structurally, the training programs are designed to provide a comprehensive, organized sequence of training and direct clinical experience. Depending on the program, offsite experiences are also available at partnering community-based agencies.

The core program consists of:

Psychotherapy for Individuals, Children, and Families
Individual/Triadic and Group Supervision
Weekly Educational Seminars
Intake Assessment Training

Additional opportunities include:

Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Formalized Diagnostic Assessment and Report Writing Training

Educational seminars are designed to educate interns about theoretical and practical information relevant to various areas of intervention. Seminars are also opportunities for interns to discuss topics of interest for their professional development. Examples of topics include basics of psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, transference and countertransference, interpretation in psychotherapy, legal and ethical issues, self-disclosure, the mental status examination, couples and family therapy, trauma, cultural diversity, and cultural competence training.

THEORETICAL ORIENTATION

The theoretical orientation of Maple Counseling is primarily insight-oriented and psychodynamic. Therapy in the Child, Adolescent, and Family (CAF) programs utilize an attachment focused theoretical approach and an integration of play therapy and family therapy techniques. Without specific limits on the length of therapy, clients have the opportunity to receive long-term treatment. This allows interns to work in-depth over time with their clients.

Maple Counseling’s educative program includes the core of psychodynamic principles and technique that has evolved over the years, and a wide range of insight-oriented models guide the clinical practice of our center. We also believe in meeting clients where they are, and providing care that is appropriate for each client’s needs. Trainees are taught and encouraged to apply varied approaches to treatment planning and interventions with each case.

SUPERVISION

Trainees participate weekly in one hour of triadic supervision, two hours of group supervision, and additional supervision if seeing couples or conducting groups. Each supervisee leads case conferences and presents videotaped sessions and process recordings. Growth occurs in the context of close effective supervision coupled with the freedom to experiment and develop independence and competence. Maple Counseling supports an ongoing exchange between supervisee and supervisor and is open to examination and modification of clinical programs and procedures to meet changing needs.

MAPLE COUNSELING STAFF

Over two dozen licensed clinicians and highly dedicated administrative personnel comprise the staff of Maple Counseling. Supervision and training are presented by our multidisciplinary staff of licensed professionals from the fields of Psychology, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapy. The clinical staff keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field and takes pride in providing accessible, individualized supervision and training. They are known for their accessibility and care. Supervisors also have a great deal of clinical experience from their own private practices and training as supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS & APPLICATION

All MFT, PCC and Social Work student applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program. Associates must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Applications must include:

An autobiographical statement (see application for questions)
A current curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's academic or clinical background
A letter that you are in “good standing” if you are still in graduate school or a transcript from graduate school if you have completed your Masters.

For qualifying candidates, an interview with a Maple Counseling staff member will be part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance or rejection in accordance with the standard practices of "offers and acceptance."

IMPORTANT RECRUITING INFO & LINKS

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2024

Internship Orientation Week:
June Cohort (Adult Program Only): June 3 – 7
August Cohort (Adult, Adolescent, and Child/Family Programs): August 12 - 23

Internship Start Date:
June Cohort (Adult Program Only): June 10, 2024
August Cohort (Adult, Adolescent, and Child/Family Programs): August 26, 2024

Inclusion Statement: We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are actively seeking therapists who reflect the diversity (ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, etc.) of the community we serve.

For more information, please see our website: https://www.maple4counseling.org/work-with-us/internship-training.

Prospective associates and trainees may contact [email protected] for more information.

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