Graduate Student Opportunities
Are you a graduate student pursuing a Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy or a Masters degree in Social Work? If so, consider becoming a Graduate Student MFT Trainee or MSW at Casa Youth Shelter!
Casa Youth Shelter provides a structured training program for our graduate students. MFT Trainees provide counseling services for a diverse clientele that includes adolescent residents, their families and non-residential members of the community. MSW Interns take on a clinical social worker role where they receive experience in case management and counseling skills with both the residential program and community clients. Graduate students gain valuable hands-on experience providing counseling to clients in one-on-one individual settings, family sessions, groups and some couples. MSW Interns will have micro, mezzo and macro learning opportunities. Casa Youth Shelter provides five (5) hours of supervision weekly, consisting of both individual and group supervisions.
MFT Trainee requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an approved Masters degree program
- Must commit to 20 hours per week (including 3 separate days and 2 evenings) and must participate in video and live supervision
- Traineeship commitment is 12 months
MSW Trainee requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an approved Masters degree program
- Must commit to 16-20 hours per week (including 2-3 separate days and at least 1 evening) and must participate in live supervision
- Traineeship commitment is 9-12 months depending on the school
To apply, please send email with resume and cover letter attached to Alex Powell, Clinical Supervisor, at apowell@casayouthshelter.org.