Citrus Counseling Services (CCS) is a registered non-profit mental health agency that has been providing counseling and mental health services throughout the Inland Empire since 1978. We have over 50 employees that offer a wide range of services and programs. In addition to our general mental health program, we have specialized programs for young children, at-risk youth, family reunification support, military veterans and their family, faith-based support, and a Trauma Recovery Center. We work closely with the Department of Behavioral Health, Child and Family Services, local school districts, and other state, county, and community agencies in the area.

CCS has multiple Spring 2023 traineeship opportunities available in our Youth Services Program. The Youth Services program at CCS partners with local organizations and school districts to provide individual and group counseling to children 17 years and younger (primarily youth ages 10-17) who are victims of a crime, suspected victims of crime, or witnesses of a crime.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a minimum of twenty (20) hours weekly.
• Complete session notes within 24 hours.
• Attend and participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
• Maintain confidential clinical records in keeping with agency policies and procedures.
• Prepare hours of experience log for weekly signature of supervisor.
• Inform supervisor immediately of client crisis issues such as: potential breach of confidentiality, suicide risks, suspicion of child or elder abuse and any CFS/APS reports, Tarasoff and safety concerns, or emergency psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Document crisis facts carefully and completely in case notes and review those notes with supervisor.
• Attend and participate in administrative staff meetings, in-service events, and other team building activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to accept and respect cultural diversity.
• Ability to maintain neutrality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills.

Requirements:

• Attendance at an accredited college or university.
• Completion of at least one year of a masters level program.
• Working towards LMFT or LPCC license.
  
• Must be able to attend clinical training every 2nd Friday of the month and staff meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
  
• The desire to work with youth.
• Previous experience with youth, preferred.

Please note: CCS is subject to the CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for all healthcare workers. As of September 30th, all employees and practicum students will need to be fully vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. Unvaccinated employees and practicum students that have an approved exemption must be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.