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MFCC Field Study
Students are required to complete at least half their field study hours at a Designated Site. No more than half of field study hours can be gained from students' workplace with permission from students' Academic Advisor. Such placement will be considered a Specialization Site.
Designated Sites
- Alliance for Excellence
- Associated Family Therapy for Effective Recovery (AFTER)
- CHW Medical Foundation, Children's Center South
- Diogenes Youth Services
- Jewish Family Services (JFS) Counseling
- La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.
- Lighthouse Counseling and Faculty Resource
- New Pathways Counseling, Sacramento
- New Pathways Counseling, Solano
- Peace for Families
- Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center (SADVC)
- Sierra Family Services
- Vacaville Police Department: Family Resource Unit
- Visions Unlimited, Inc.
- White House Counseling Center
- Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE)
- Yolo Family Service Agency
Specialized Sites
- Human Resources Consultant, Inc.
- Pat Anderson Education Center
- Riding High Equestrian
- Terkensha Associates
- Turning Point Community Programs
- UC Davis - Counseling and Psychological Services
- Victor Community Services, Inc.
- Volunteers in Victim Assitance (VIVA)
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Alliance for Excellence schools include Edison Elementary School , El Camino High School, Greer Elementary School , Jonas Salk Middle School and Howe Elementary School. The partnership between the Alliance for Excellence and Sac State provides counseling services to selected schools on the west end of SJUSD. The schools have a shared vision of educational excellence with the primary goal of providing powerful learning opportunities for ALL preschool through adult learners in the five school attendance areas. Guidelines: Students will provide individual and group counseling to students at the school under supervision of the school counselor at the respective school. Positions Available Students will be placed at one of the schools mentioned by Sac State advisors. |
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2. Associated Family Therapy for Effective Recovery (AFTER) 5777 Madison Ave. Suite 240, Sacramento , CA 95841 Contact person Jeanette Phelan, Clinical Director AFTER is a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. AFTER offers treatment programs for sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, chemical dependency, gay and lesbian issues, post-traumatic stress, couples issues, parent-child relationships, parent-teen conflicts, divorce and remarriage, step-family issues and family communication. Other clinical services offered include supervised visitation, victim witness program, pediatric psychiatric and family reunification services. Guidelines: MFCC students will primarily work with adolescent and adult sexual offenders. Experience will include running groups and providing individual therapy. Students will shadow and conduct co-therapy with more experienced clinicians prior to carrying their own caseload. Students are required to commit 2 consecutive academic semesters. Include a copy of your academic transcript and malpractice insurance with your application. *This site is not recommended for students with history of unresolved sexual abuse. Positions Available Please call |
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3. CHW Medical Foundation, Children's Center South 6615 Valley Hi Drive, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95823 Contact person Douglas Locke, Program Coordinator CHW Medical Foundation Children's Centers, in collaboration with Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health Division, provide a variety of counseling services to children, adolescents and their families. Services include individual, family, or group counseling, specialized treatment groups, crisis intervention, medication evaluation and monitoring, support groups, family advocacy and community support. Positions Available Please call |
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9719 Lincoln Village Dr. Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95827 Contact person Jim Bueto Diogenes Youth Services provides a comprehensive range of free services for runaway, homeless, and other youth at risk and their families including--shelter, counseling, support groups, workshops and street outreach. Counseling services include individual, group, and family. Generally, all three are offered in an effort to maximize the youth's and family's opportunities to explore the various aspects of their functioning and relationships. Positions Available Summer 2006: 2 |
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5. Jewish Family Services (JFS) Counseling 2862 Arden Way #103, Sacramento, CA 95825 Contact person Judy Turtletaub JFS Counseling is dedicated to providing professional and confidential counseling that will improve the lives of individuals and families throughout the Sacramento region. JFS Counseling is a non-sectarian program serving all populations. Support groups and therapy groups are also available. Positions Available Please call |
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6. La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. 5523 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820 Contact person Lynn Keune, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor La Familia Counseling Center has been providing multi-cultural/multi-level counseling, outreach and support services to low income, at-risk youth and families for the past 28 years. La Familia has a history of successfully operating programs and has been widely recognized locally, statewide and nationally. Services include counseling, outreach and support services to at-risk youth and their families, early prevention for pregnant women or families with newborns, gang violence suppression, homeless teen project, neighborhood alcohol prevention project. Guidelines: Requires bilingual students. Positions Available Summer 2006: 1-3 |
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7. Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource 1530 3rd Street, Suite 111, Lincoln, CA 95648 Contact person Teresa Rasor, LMFT, Coordinator The Lighthouse Counseling and Resource Center provides a variety of services to Western Placer Unified School District (WPUSD) community. Counseling services are available for families, children, adolescents and couples. Guidelines: Students are required to commit 16 hours per week over 2 consecutive academic semesters. Positions Available Fall 2006: 3-6 (Deadline: June 30) |
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8. New Pathways Counseling, Sacramento 5890 Newman Court, Sacramento, CA 95819 Contact person Alison Buckley New Pathways, a program of Catholic Social services, provides counseling for children, adults and families of all denominations on a variety of issues. Positions Available Please call
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9. New Pathways Counseling, Solano 125 Corporate Place, Vallejo, CA 95490 Contact person Kate Gillooly, Clinical Director New Pathways, a program of Catholic Social Services, Solano offers professional, confidential and affordable counseling services to the residents of Solano County. Services include individual, couple, family, child/adolescent, group, pre-marital, school-based counseling and domestic violence treatment program. Positions Available Please call |
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 5462, Auburn, CA 95604 Contact person Claudia Necata Peace for Families provides services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their families: individual, child and family therapy, past/present domestic violence/sexual assault issues, therapy groups: domestic violence, empowerment/trauma, helping women heal, and teen girls’ circle. Intervention services include a 24-hour crisis line, support groups, court and social service accompaniment, household establishment assistance, assistance in obtaining emergency food and clothing, legal services, battered women and children’s shelter program, information and referral, and community education. Guidelines: Students are required to commit 16-20 hours per week over 2 consecutive academic semesters, and complete a 60-hour domestic violence and sexual assault counselor training before commencement of field study (if possible). Positions Available Summer 2006: 2 |
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11. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center (SADVC) 933 Court Street, Woodland, CA 95695 Contact person Judy Tischer, LMFT, Director of Clinical
Programs SADVC provides counseling for adults and children on the issues of sexual assault and domestic violence through both individual and group therapy. SADVC has served Yolo County since 1977 and offers many services to the community in addition to therapeutic intervention. A 24-hour crisis line, the Wallace Vanucci Shelter for domestic violence victims, Alternatives to Violence program, CARE Team (Concerned Advocates Responding to Emergencies), DVRT (Domestic Violence Response Team, Legal Advocacy Program, and Community Education and Outreach Programs round out SADVC's contribution to Yolo County. Guidelines: Students are required to commit up to 16 hours per week over 2 consecutive academic semesters, complete a 40-60 hour domestic violence and sexual assault counselor training (next training - July or August 2005), and are encouraged to complete the Crisis Line training. Positions Available Please call |
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333 Sunrise Ave., Suite 701, Roseville, CA 95661 Contact person Nicole Paul Sierra Family Services provides counseling services for adolescent suicide treatment and prevention. The first component of the service provides after-care therapy and follow up treatment to adolescents discharged from Charter Behavioral Hospital following stabilization after a suicide crisis incident. The second component provides preventive intervention and counseling to adolescents deemed at potential risk of suicide by crisis program staff, school personnel, and other referring professionals. Counseling will involve the individual and/or key family member as appropriate to address some of the underlying personal and/or family issues. Positions Available Please call |
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13. Vacaville Police Department: Family Resource Unit 630 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688 Contact person Jaime Reyes, LMFT, Marriage and Family
Therapist Guidelines: Students are required to commit a full academic year, i.e., 2 consecutive semesters. Positions Available Fall 2006: 10 Spring 2007: 10 |
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7000 Franklin Blvd. #1230, Sacramento, CA 95823 Contact person Wendy Hoffman-Blank Positions Available Spring 2007: 1 (Deadline: Fall 2006) |
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15. White House Counseling Center 6147 Sutter Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608 Contact person Tiffany Wetzel The White House Counseling Center supports the mission of the SJUSD by helping students to gain the most from their education. The counseling center’s primary purpose is to help students and their families deal more effectively with problems and stresses that occur at school, home and work that affect or might affect school performance. Services provided include individual, couple, group and family counseling, consultation and training in parenting skills, relationship skills with separation/divorce and single parenting. Guidelines: Students are required to commit 2 consecutive semesters. Positions Available Usually no more than 8 students at any one time. Deadline: **Interview dates will be posted on campus. |
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16. Women Escaping a Violent Environment, Inc. (WEAVE) 1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Contact person Janna Tranick WEAVE is the sole provider of comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Sacramento County area. The goals of WEAVE are to reduce victim trauma, to promote recovery and to decrease the incidence of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. WEAVE provides legal advocacy, shelter services, community education, emergency response and a crisis hotline in addition to rape crisis/sexual assault services and domestic violence counseling. Specialized services for children of domestic violence are also available. Guidelines: Students are required to commit up to 16 hours per week over 2 consecutive academic semesters, and complete a 64-hour domestic violence and sexual assault counselor training. Positions Available Spring 2007: 1 |
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17. Yolo Family Service Agency 414 E Street, Davis, CA 95616 Contact person Susana Russ, Clinical Program Director Yolo Family Service Agency is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing professional counseling services to families and individuals in Yolo County for the purpose of alleviating stress and strengthening family life. Services include individual, couple, family, child counseling, group therapy, and education programs addressing specific issues concerning family life. Positions Available Please call |
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1. Human Resources Consultant, Inc. (HRC) 2220-B Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825 Contact person Linda Brink, Director Positions Available Please call |
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2. Pat Anderson Education Center 2751 Wilmington Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820 Contact person John Wolcott, Lead Clinician Pat Anderson Education Center serves K-12 students from the community and the Sacramento Children Home's residential program who have serious emotional problems and are not able to succeed in mainstream schools. Special services available for students include psychotherapy, speech therapy, case management, crisis interventions, psychiatric services, modified physical education, clinical assessment and parent support and education intended to help students to return to their community schools. Positions Available Please call |
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11685 Lorenson Road, Auburn, CA 95602 Contact person Honey Cowen Riding High Equestrian is a non-profit equestrian facilitated therapeutic program using the horse as a therapeutic mirror. Riding High is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with emotional disabilities thorugh Equine Assisted Therapy. The mission is to offer the benefits of equestrian facilitated therapy to clients in a manner that emphasizes the special needs and dignity of each individual. The therapeutic session for each client is facilitated by a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) certified instructor and assisted by trained support staff/volunteers. All horses with the program are trained and professionally screened for disposition and safety. In working with the horses, participants develop confidence, self-esteem, pride in their accomplishments, interest in learning, and the ability to take responsibility. Positions Available Fall 2007: 1 |
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4. Terkensha Associates - North Area Community Mental Health Center 811–D Grand Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838 Contact person Will Benda, Exectutive Director Terkensha Associates was established in an effort to help meet the mental health needs of the residents in the North Catchment Area in Sacramento. Services include Child Outpatient, FOCUS In-Home Treatment, Terkensha Outstation and Consultation-Information-Education. The Outpatient Services provides individual, family and group therapy to children and adolescents from ages 3 through 18 years. Guidelines: Students are required to commit 2 semesters. Positions Available Please call No deadline, open application |
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5. Turning Point Community Programs 3440 Viking Dr., Suite 114, Sacramento, CA 95827 Contact person Al Rowlett, Chief Operating Officer Turning Point Community Programs provide services to people with psychiatric and emotional disabilities and their families, including mental health services, support, employment, housing and advocacy. Positions Available Please call |
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6. UC Davis Counseling and Psychological Services One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 Contact person Sandra Zeh, Coordinator, Supervisor of Training Program UC Davis Counseling and Psychological Services practicum training program provides supervised experience and training primarily in short-term individual counseling or psychotherapy. Other opportunities may include: co-facilitating groups; conducting intake assessments; and providing outreach programs. Practicum counselors receive two hours of individual supervision per week and attend a weekly training seminar. Guidelines: Requires a year long commitment beginning in September and ending June. Typical Clinical Practicum Counselor's Contract: 16 hours/week. Positions Available Deadline mid-February |
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7. Victor Community Support Services, Inc. 1103 Butte House Rd., Yuba City, CA Contact person Matthew Madaus, LCSW Positions Available Call agency to schedule an interview. Summer 2006: 1 |
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8. Volunteers in Victim Assistance (VIVA) 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 3, Sacramento, CA 95825 Contact person Carole McDonald VIVA is a non-profit community service organization established to provide counseling and support services to victims of assault, robbery, drunk driving, child abuse, molest, abduction, stalking, elder abuse and the family members of homicide victims and drunk driving fatalities. Services provided include individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, Homicide and Sudden Death Support and Crime Victim Support groups, and Project Hands-On, an expressive arts therapy program for child and adolescent victims of crime and trauma (ages 2 - 18) and their families. Domestic Violence Services provides social service advocacy, accompanying victims to court, counseling for victims and their children, information and referrals to resources within the community, and legal information and resources. Positions Available Please call |