Merritt College Wellness Center
Mental Health Counseling with Adults
2024-25 Internship Description
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Merritt College Wellness Center 12500 Campus Drive, Bldg R-106, Oakland 94619 Services offered in-person AND remotely (video and/or phone counseling) |
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| Services:
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FREE, short-term, confidential mental health counseling for individuals, couples & families Social service casework/resources and referrals Psychoeducation workshops and/or support groups Crisis intervention |
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| Clients:
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Students currently enrolled at Merritt Community College Age range: 17 – 70+ Ethnic ID: 40% African American, 30% Latinx, 14% Asian, 8% Multiethnic, 8% White Gender ID: 55% female, 40% male, 5% nonbinary We have significant numbers of formerly-incarcerated students, students in recovery from addiction, and first-generation college students. Many work multiple jobs and struggle to balance school with family/caregiving responsibilities. |
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| Issues: | Anxiety Depression and grief Physical, sexual, emotional abuse Poverty, hunger, unstable housing Intimate partner violence |
Trauma, suicidality Police/community violence, incarceration Relationship/family stress Academic stress Addiction, substance abuse |
| Supervisor: | Stefani de Vito, LCSW (she/her), in practice since 1999 One hour of individual clinical supervision weekly Weekly 2-hour combined group supervision (interns from MFT, LPCC, MSW programs) |
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| Calendar: | Mandatory Training: August 13 & 14, 2024 Fall Semester: 8/19/24 – 12/13/24 Spring Semester: 1/21/25 – 5/23/25 (Spring Break: 3/31/25 – 4/4/25) Group Supervision: Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Work from Home: Fridays only. All other days on campus. |
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| Stipend: | $5000 – $6000 per academic year Contingent upon satisfactory completion of 16-24 internship hours weekly |
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| To apply:
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Accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis!
Email resume, letter of interest, and 2 references we can contact. Letter should state:
Email: sdevito@peralta.edu |
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| Webpage: | https://www.merritt.edu/health/mental-health-services/ | |
Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you!
