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Clinical Internships and TraineeshipsThe dedicated group of intern counselors who are completing their training before becoming licensed as clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, or clinical social workers is truly the heart and soul of New Beginnings. These doctoral and graduate level professionals provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling to the diverse group of people who make use of our services.The interns are trained and guided by experienced clinical supervisors and mental health professionals from the community. Supervisors meet weekly with the interns and provide technical assistance, guidance and support, advanced training, and feedback to the counselors for whom they are responsible. The Center is supported by community volunteers who assist in the clinic's many activities. Well respected graduate schools in the Southern California area have placed their students with us, including Pacifica Graduate Institute, Antioch University Santa Barbara, UCSB, USC, Pepperdine, Fielding Graduate University, Cal State Lutheran.New Beginnings Counseling Center provides a well‑respected, rigorous training program for master's and doctoral level interns and prepares its interns for practice as licensed professionals. In addition to providing individual and group supervision, New Beginnings hosts advanced clinical trainings weekly and quarterly.Professional Development Level I Training SeriesConsists of 1 to 2 hour weekly trainings in core clinical competencies and topics such as:case presentation and conceptualizationclinical assessment writingclinical note writinglegal and ethical issuesserious mental illnessevaluating crisesgrief and lossdomestic violenceidentifying and reporting child abuseelder abusedependent adult abuseProfessional Development Level II Training SeriesConsists of six 10‑hour training sessions throughout the year in working with special populations or theoretical approaches, for example:Dialectical Behavior TherapyDual DiagnosisWorking with VeteransPlay TherapyInstructors are experienced clinicians in the community, presenting from their specialized areas of expertise and theoretical orientation. The training sessions are specifically targeted to assist counselors and the populations we serve and the issues our clients present.New Beginnings also hosts 30‑minute monthly presentations from local community providers to assist counselors and case managers in learning about resources for their clients and building connections in the community that will assist them throughout their professional career.New Beginnings Counseling Center appreciates the valuable contributions of our interns to the success of our programs. We do not charge interns anything on an ongoing basis; we do charge a one‑time administrative fee of $225. Applicants are accepted year‑round, according to the clinic's needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr