Trainees meet in the summer on Tuesdays for training (10am -2pm). In the fall and spring, trainees meet on Mondays (2pm-5pm) or (4pm -7pm) for training and group supervision, and one (1) five to six hour day during the week at their assigned school.

This program provides children and family hours for MFT as well as MFT/PPS and MFT/Art Therapy Trainees.

Openings available: 16-24

The Postmodern Family Therapy in a Clinical Setting Program is a specialized training in applying collaborative, client-informed therapies in clinical and community settings. Postmodern therapy approaches invite us to see people as resource laden and full of possibility, rather than pathology. Trainees will learn how to maintain specialized ways of listening and questioning that generates preferred client change and transformation. Supervision will focus on the practical applications of Solution-Focused and Narrative ideas. Throughout the year, trainees will learn how to effectively communicate with peers from different theoretical orientations when discussing assessments, DSM diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation and legal and ethical issues. Trainees will work with clients individually, as co-therapists with other trainees and interns and as reflecting team members. Clients are seen at our counseling center, in adolescent residential treatment centers and in various other settings arranged in collaboration with CalFam.
 
Trainees must enroll in or have completed the Phillips Postmodern (2 semesters) intensive training course (#650A and B). Our year long class will focus on exploring the philosophy, ideas, practices and applications of Postmodern Therapies through experiential exercises, readings, reflecting teamwork and videotapes.

Registration for the class is through the Continuing Education/Extension Division of Phillips or for academic credit through the Registrars Office. Supervision and training will be on Mondays (11am-2pm). The training course (650 series) taught by Frank Baird will be on Mondays (3pm-6pm).

Openings available: 8

Program Director and Clinical Supervisor:Charley Lang, M.A. (323)463-4630 or email charleylang@yahoo.com

To download a Traineeship application click here.


Co-Occurring Disorders: Chemical Dependency and Addiction in Clients with Mental Health Diagnoses

Trainees are given the opportunity to gain skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency and other addictions with special emphasis on the treatment needs of those with one or more co-occurring mental health disorders. Training focuses on building case presentation skills through structured case presentation in supervision group, where trainees are encouraged to work collaboratively with other trainees in designing treatment and relapse prevention plans. Trainees have an opportunity to work with substance abusers, their partners and families.

Estimates are that three out of ten persons diagnosed with a mental health disorder also have a substance use disorder some time in their lives and about 64% of drug abusers in treatment also meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis. Mental health practitioners can no longer afford to dismiss the needs of such a large treatment population without severely limiting their skills set.

Supervision group is scheduled for Mondays (4:00pm-6:30pm). Clients are seen at our counseling center, adolescent residential treatment centers and in other settings as may be arranged by CalFam.

In addition to supervision class, trainees must enroll in, or have completed, the 600 Series of classes which meet Monday evenings from 7:00pm-10:00pm. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive substance abuse education. Registration for the class is through the Continuing Education/Extension Division of Phillips or for academic credit through the Registrars Office. As a WASC accredited institution, these courses meet or exceed the educational requirements for most chemical dependency certification programs (such as CAADAC).

Trainees are required to complete an introductory course, such as Phillips PSY521 as a prerequisite or concurrent course with this traineeship.

A minimum of one year’s sobriety is required of those who identify as recovering from alcohol and/or drug dependency.

For Phillips Students: These traineeships may be taken for academic credit towards a concentration. If interested, enrollment is through the registrar’s office for the appropriate 596 course.

For application information call:
Amy Prieto - 818 386-5615 - Room 125A - CALIFORNIA FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER