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TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in joining us?

StarVista begins accepting applications for the upcoming training year in the winter, and we accept rolling applications throughout the academic year.

We encourage anyone who is interested to submit an online application. We accept applications and schedule interviews until positions are filled.

In order to be considered, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and three letters of recommendation. While you will not be able to begin your placement until all application materials have been received, we may contact you for an interview.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, so please apply as soon as possible.

If your letter of recommendation will be submitted by your reference directly, please have them fill out this google form using this link: https://forms.gle/t3gs4E8nQqksqUC86

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Please complete and attach all required information before submitting.

    First Name *

    Last Name *

    Email Address *

    Complete Physical Mailing Address *

    Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

    Phone *

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    University *

    Degree *

    This will be my first clinical placement *

    Languages Spoken (Other than English) *

    NoneSpanishFrenchChineseHindiArabicOther (Please indicate in Cover Letter)

    Intended Start Date *

    Population(s) of Interest *

    CHILDREN & FAMILIESINFANTS & PRESCHOOLELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLSCHOOL BASEDADOLESCENTSTRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTHFOSTER YOUTHADULTSCRIMINAL JUSTICESUBSTANCE USELGBTQ

    StarVista Programs:

    Programs seeking clinical interns are listed below.

    Child & Parent Services
    Counseling, case-management and support services are provided to any family with a child 0-17 living in 10 San Mateo County cities. The focus of the program is reducing caregiver stress through strength-based and short-term services. CAPS is also available to any child 0-17 that has experienced a crime and/or neglect that lives in San Mateo County.

    Counseling Center
    The center offers affordable community-based counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and families.

    Daybreak
    Transitional housing program that provides independent living skills training and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

    Early Childhood Services Department
    This program provides mental health consultation, early intervention and clinical services to the families and caregivers of children birth to age 5. Interventions are aimed at strengthening the social-emotional development and school readiness of our community’s high- risk children.

    Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services (MSW students only)
    This program provides one-to-one, strength-based counseling, support and enrichment services that promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

    Insights
    Youth outpatient drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers the youth to take responsibility and facilitate lasting change. Case management, individual, group and family counseling are used to help participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health and communication skills.

    San Mateo County Pride Center
    Intensive counseling, education and support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service and Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services.

    School-Based Services (Only accepts students in late August)
    Mental health services in elementary, middle and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy and consultation with parents, teachers and other school staff.

    Women's Enrichment Center
    Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance misuse and mental health issues. Clients attend two groups daily M-F as well as weekly individual therapy and case management support.

    StarVista encourages applicants to select up to 3 programs of interest. If the program of interest is not listed, please submit an inquiry!

    On this application, and in your cover letter, be sure to indicate program(s) of interest.

    Program 1 *

    Program 2 *

    Program 3 *

    I am interested in learning about an optional opportunity to gain additional training and experience working in crisis

    Attach Cover Letter *

    Please Name Attachment: First Initial. Last Name Cover Letter (ex: J. Smith Cover Letter)

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    Attach Resume or CV *

    Please Name Attachment: First Initial. Last Name Resume or CV (ex: J. Smith Resume or J. Smith CV)

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    Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation:

    If you are unable to attach 3 letters of recommendation to this application, please notify Shayna Strauch via email at trainingprogram@star-vista.org. In the email be sure to include information about when and how the letters of recommendation will be received. Additionally, please include the recommenders name so recommendation letters can be more easily matched with application materials.

    Electronic or email submission is preferred. Recommenders can email letters directly to trainingprogram@star-vista.org.

    If you do not have, or are unable to obtain electronic copies, please have letters faxed to 650-591-3600 or mailed to: StarVista, ATTN: Nancy Quiggle, Ph.D., 610 Elm Street, Suite 212, San Carlos CA 94070.

    Letter of Recommendation (1)

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    Letter of Recommendation (2)

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    • $50 can buy art therapy supplies to help children overcome trauma.
    • $100 can buy reading and educational play materials to help low income families prepare their children for kindergarten.
    • $500 helps buy linens, cooking utensils, or text books and other necessities for a former foster youth moving into a shared apartment.
    • $1,000 helps us with the cost of providing a safe home, food, and counseling for a homeless youth