Clinical Practicum Placement​/MSW - Contra Costa

Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.

HOPE Clinician Practicum Program 2026-27

Contra Costa County

MSW applicants ONLY. Cover Letter and Resume Required. Text 'PRACTIC
973' to  to apply.

Lincoln Families provides a range of mental health services to communities and selected public elementary and high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This is made possible by funding through Medi-Cal, grants, or foundation support. We work collaboratively with each family and school to determine what type of services would be the most desirable and productive use of limited resources to fit needs of our clients and their families.

Practicum students are integrated into existing teams within the community and/or school, depending on their program.

Each practicum student will provide a combination of the following clinical services:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family/collateral therapy and advocacy
• Child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis
• Consultation and collaboration with the education staff
• Support for students in the general school and/or community milieu
• Wrap-around services

Each Practicum Student Will Receive:

• One hour per week of individual supervision
• Two hours per week of group supervision (case conference)

Lincoln Families will provide a comprehensive training program that addresses the treatment needs of children and families in the communities we serve, including:

• Two hours each week didactic presentation by speakers on relevant topics
• Access to periodic Lincoln Families training opportunities
• Attendance at selected trainings in the community

• Start Date:
  
  Early August 2026 (exact date TBD)
• End Date:
  End May 2027
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  18-22 hours per week over 2 school days, including one weekly didactic training

• Completion of at least one year of coursework towards a Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work
• Experience working with children and/or families
• Ability to provide culturally responsive services
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Placement will fulfill the majority of the child and family hours of experience requirement for licensing.
• Exposure to managed care paperwork.
• Work experience within a growing non-profit mental health agency that may have future paid positions available.
• Educational reimbursements starting at $4000 for first year graduate students are provided, and $2000 for each additional graduate student year.