Planned Parenthood of L.A.
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/Location: Palmdale, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Family Services, Health/Medical, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Women's Services
Ridgeview Ranch
Website: https://ridgeviewranchca.org/Location: Altadena, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health In Patient, Health/Medical, Residential Care, Substance Abuse
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center
Website: https://rarcc.org/Location: Riverside, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Family Services, Health/Medical, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Women's Services
Rocketship Education
Website: https://www.rocketshipschools.org/Location: Redwood City, California
Country: United States
Placement Type:
Roseville Police Department
Website: https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspxLocation: Roseville, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Government City/State, Policy/Advocacy
Sacramento County DHHS
Website: https://ha.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspxLocation: North Highlands, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Health/Medical, Public Health
Safehouse Riverside
Website: https://operationsafehouse.org/Location: Riverside, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Family Services, Health/Medical, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Youth Advocacy
Sage Veterinary Centers
Website: https://www.sagecenters.com/Location: Campbell, California
Country: United States
Description: Organization Description and Mission: SAGE provides SF Bay Area’s most respected specialty and emergency veterinary care, setting the highest standard of compassionate, collaborative veterinary care that improves the lives of pets and their people. SAGE Campbell specializes in many areas of veterinary medicine using the most current knowledge and treatments available to ensure the highest standards of care for pets. This is made possible through board-certified specialists in surgery, anesthesiology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology and emergency & critical care. We also have a great team of veterinary nurses & assistants, client service coordinators and administration.
Position Description: The veterinary social work intern will report directly to the Veterinary Social Worker. The intern will provide direct services and supportive counseling to clients (pet owners) of the hospital and make referrals to community resources as necessary. At times, consultation and psychoeducation to staff will be requested.
Responsibilities:
1. Meet with clients or make follow-up contact as requested by staff to provide short term, supportive counseling during patient (pet) emergency, hospitalization or specialty appointments.
2. Support clients during end-of-life decision making for their pet and during euthanasia if requested.
3. Provide pet loss counseling and grief education/support to clients; co-facilitate pet loss support group.
4. Link clients with community resources; follow-up on referrals as indicated.
5. Administer assessment tools as needed including but not limited to quality of life, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations.
6. Provide information and consultation to staff as needed re: clients or distressing scenarios (debriefings).
7. Develop resources for practice and present topics relevant to veterinary staff (compassion fatigue, communication, self-care, etc.)
8. Maintain proficient documentation as required by hospital policy.
Qualifications:
1. Must be pursuing graduate studies in the field of social work from an accredited University.
2. Must demonstrate a value system that is in accordance with the interests of the field placement (SAGE) and clients served (adhere to NASW code of Ethics).
3. Must be able to adhere to program policies/procedures (confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, etc.).
4. Must possess a non-judgmental attitude with an ability to engage with others.
5. Must have a high level of independence and desire to take initiative.
Placement Type:
Sahaba Initiative
Website: https://sahabainitiative.org/Location: Sacramento, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Youth Advocacy
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services
Website: http://www.sbsas.org/Location: San Bernardino, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Family Services, Health/Medical, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Women's Services
San Diego Center for Counseling
Website: http://sd-cc.org/contact-us/Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical
San Diego County Superintendent of Schools (Office of Education)
Website: https://www.sdcoe.net/superintendent/Pages/default.aspxLocation: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Schools
San Diego Family Justice Center
Website: https://www.sandiego.gov/sandiegofamilyjusticecenterLocation: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Government City/State, Health/Medical, Policy/Advocacy, Protective Services, Public Health, Women's Services
San Diego Youth Services
Website: https://sdyouthservices.org/Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical, Homelessness/Housing, Public Health, Residential Care, Substance Abuse, Youth Advocacy
San Diego Youth Services
Website: https://sdyouthservices.org/Location: Spring Harbor, California
Country: United States
Description: Students work closely with the Quality Management Coordinator, Clinical Supervisors, and Associate Executive Director (AED). At times, students may also work with the Program Managers from various programs, Volunteer Services, and the Marketing and Development Department. The Quality Management (QM) Department provides quality oversight to all SDYS programs and services. The QM team ensures the quality of these services through clinical supervision of staff and interns, writing and revising policies and procedures, conducting program and documentation reviews, and developing new, comprehensive training opportunities within SDYS.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical, Homelessness/Housing, Public Health, Residential Care, Substance Abuse, Youth Advocacy
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Website: https://www.smchealth.org/Location: Redwood City, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Residential Care, Substance Abuse, Women's Services
San Mateo County Children and Family Services
Website: https://hsa.smcgov.org/children-family-servicesLocation: Belmont, California
Country: United States
Description: The San Mateo County Human Services Agency assists individuals and families to achieve economic self sufficiency, promotes community and family strength, and works to ensure child safety and well-being.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Welfare/Adoption/Foster Care, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy, Protective Services
San Ysidro Health d/b/a Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.
Website: http://www.syhc.org/Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Public Health
Senior Community Centers
Website: https://www.servingseniors.org/Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Aging, Disabilities, Homelessness/Housing, Residential Care
Sharp HealthCare
Website: https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/mesa-vista/Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Public Health
Sierra Forever Families
Website: https://sierraff.org/Location: Sacramento, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Welfare/Adoption/Foster Care, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy, Youth Advocacy
Silverado Hospice
Website: https://www.silverado.com/Location: Irvine, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Aging, Death and Dying, Health/Medical, Hospice, Residential Care
SLO County Health Agency: Behavioral Health/ Mental Health
Website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Behavioral-Health/Adult-Mental-Health.aspxLocation: San Luis Obispo, California
Country: United States
Description: "We offer mental health treatment services for our county’s youth, adults, and senior citizens and help with family, personal, or psychiatric issues. We have clinics located in the North County, South County, and in San Luis Obispo."
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Public Health
Solano County, Behavioral Health Division
Website: http://www.solanocounty.com/Location: Fairfield, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health In Patient, Crisis, Family Services, Substance Abuse