Internship Sites

Description of Agency:
A program for Medicaid funded children ages 4-17 and their families.

Procedure for applying:
Call Lisa Johnson, LCSW at (360)695-1325 ext.4213 and e-mail lisaj@chs-wa.org your resume and cover letter.

Contact Person for Site:
Lisa Johnson, LCSW

Requirements:
Applicants should have a basic understanding of systems theory. There may be some work in the school setting. Some prior experience with people (no necessarily in the counselor role) is necessary. Because it is a community mental health agency, interns must be accepting of diversity in clientele.

Specific Schedule Requirements?
Interns will be expected to maintain approximately 8 client contact hours per week with a total of up to 16 hours per week on-site. This time includes group supervision which is held every other Tuesday from 10-12

Stressors at this Site:
The severity of client issues and the amount of paperwork required.

Summary Comments:
Students who wish to be interns must become registered counselors with the State of Washington which requires application 6-8 weeks prior. Students will be reimbursed for registation fees. Interns may also be fingerprinted with the County and with the school system. The Children's Home Society has been operating for over 100 years and is therefore a well-established agency with a good intern training component.