Join PPSC’s Counseling Clinic!
PPSC Counseling Team
We want to welcome practicum students, associates, and pre- and post-doctoral students to join our clinical team at the Counseling Clinic at Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC).
At PPSC, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clients, including children ages 5+, adults, seniors, couples, and groups. You’ll participate in individual and group supervision while working in a supportive environment where you can grow as a clinician. We’re a collaborative, team-based therapeutic learning community that supports each member in discovering the clinical approach that resonates most deeply with them.
Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We value the ability to provide services to clients in their preferred language and are committed to expanding access to culturally responsive mental health services in our community.
Supervision & Clinical Training
Our clinical supervisors have more than 50 years of combined experience in the field and currently include a psychologist and an LCSW. Therapists in training are provided with a minimum of 1 hour of triadic supervision per week and 2 hours of group supervision per week. Pre- and post-doctoral clinicians are provided with 1:1 supervision.
Therapists receive regular training to support skill development and the overall process of becoming a therapist. Training is tailored to address the relevant needs of team members. Past clinical training topics have included:
Sand tray therapy
Attachment theory and attachment disorders
Cultural diversity
Working with older adults
Working with the LGBTQIA+ population
Motivational interviewing
PTSD and complex trauma
Grief and loss
Hakomi
Play therapy
Art therapy
Psychotropic medications
Stress cycle
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
Defense mechanisms
Professional development
Clinical Experience & Skill Development
Our clinicians gain hands-on experience developing the clinical and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive mental health services. Depending on role and level of training, opportunities may include:
Completing clinical assessments
Developing treatment plans
Writing progress notes and discharge summaries
Completing case dispositions
Making community-based referrals and connecting clients with additional resources
Interfacing with the court system
Participating in IEP meetings with schools
Collaborating with community-based organizations, including schools, Child and Adult Protective Services, Sonoma County Behavioral Health, and local law enforcement
Working collaboratively with PPSC’s SAFE Team
Developing experience with both individual and group therapy
Therapy services are provided both in person and through telehealth, providing clinicians with experience working across multiple service delivery settings.
Community Collaboration
Therapists also gain experience interacting with a wide range of community-based organizations and systems. Our collaborative model provides opportunities to work alongside schools, child and adult protective services, Sonoma County Behavioral Health, law enforcement, and PPSC’s SAFE Team.
This interdisciplinary experience helps clinicians better understand the broader systems that impact clients and develop skills for coordinating care and connecting clients with appropriate community resources.
Positions & Schedule
All positions are paid. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
Trainings/Team Meetings: Tuesdays, 9:00–11:00 AM
Group Supervision: Wednesdays, 9:00–11:00 AM or Thursdays, 9:00–11:00 AM
Should you have any additional questions, please reach out to jobs@petalumapeople.org or 707-765-8488. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please view the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and the start date for which you are applying to jobs@petalumapeople.org.
We appreciate your interest in joining our counseling team. At this time, we are accepting new applicants. Thank you!