Merritt College Wellness Center
Mental Health Counseling with Adults
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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 College Age range: 17 – 70+ Ethnic ID: 30% Latinx, 28% African American, 17% Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% White, 8% Arab/Persian/Middle Eastern, 5% Multiethnic, 2% South Asian/Indian Gender ID: 56% female, 41% male, 3% nonbinary We have significant numbers of formerly incarcerated students, students in recovery from addiction, and first-generation college students. Many works multiple jobs and struggle to balance school with family/caregiving responsibilities. |
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| Issues:
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Anxiety Depression and grief Suicidality and trauma Physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse Poverty, hunger, unstable housing Intimate partner violence Human trafficking Police/community violence, incarceration Daily stress of racism Relationship issues Academic stress Addiction |
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| 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: | Orientation/training: August 15 & 16, 2023 Fall Semester: 8/21/23 – 12/15/23 Spring Semester: 1/22/24 – 05/24/24 Fridays are work from home: virtual counseling only. Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am: group supervision |
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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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Thank you, I look forward to meeting you!
