Clinician's Training Program

Our Services

Lincoln Families provides a range of mental health services to communities and selected public elementary and high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This is made possible by funding through Medi-Cal, grants, or foundation support. We work collaboratively with each family and school to determine what type of services would be the most desirable and productive use of limited resources to fit the needs of our clients and their families. Practicum students are integrated into existing teams within the community and/or school, depending on their program.

Each practicum student will provide a combination of the following clinical services:
1. Individual therapy
2. Group therapy
3. Family/collateral therapy and advocacy
4. Child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis
5. Consultation and collaboration with the education staff
6. Support for students in the general school and/or community milieu
7. Wrap-around services
Each practicum student will receive:
1. One hour per week of individual supervision
2. Two hours per week of group supervision (case conference)
Lincoln Families will provide a comprehensive training program that addresses the treatment needs of children and families in the communities we serve, including:
1. Two hours each week didactic presentation by speakers on relevant topics
2. Access to Lincoln’s periodic training opportunities
3. Attendance at selected trainings in the community
The 2026-27 cohort is full and application portal for the 2027-28 cohort will open in early 2027
Start Date: EARLY August 2026 (schedule tbd)
End Date: END May 2027
Required Schedule: 18-24 hours per week over 2-3 days, depending on your program & including one weekly didactic training.
1. Completion of at least one year of coursework towards a Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work
2. Experience working with children and/or families
3. Ability to provide culturally responsive services
4. Ability to work independently
5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
1. Placement will fulfill the majority of the child and family hours of experience requirement for licensing.
2. Exposure to managed care paperwork.
3. Work experience within a growing non-profit mental health agency that may have future paid positions available.
4. Educational reimbursements starting at $4000 for first year graduate students are provided. $2000 for each additional graduate student year.