Common Learning Activities:

• Co-facilitate social skills and homework help groups for neurodiverse young people

• Provide individual support and behavior management as needed

• Teach and role model social skills

• Implement a variety activities for youth including creative arts, role playing games, rock climbing, tabletop games, robotics, and more.

• Provide psychoeducation and training to participants, families, and the community

• Provide individual, family and group outpatient therapy for neurodiverse youth with additional mental health needs (clinical master’s students only)

• Participate in staff consults and program development meetings

• Grow your knowledge through weekly individual and group supervision

TRAININGS

Our rigorous onboarding process includes a variety of core trainings such as:

• Motivational Interviewing

• Behavior management and crisis de-escalation

• Trauma-informed care

• Record keeping and clinical writing

• Workplace expectations

• Ethical decision-making

• Case management skills

Additionally, students in this Learning Pathway get specific training and supervision in:

• Social skills training for neurodiverse young people

• Introductory training in CBT skills (Clinical/final years master’s interns)

• Trauma-Focused CBT Clinical/final years master’s interns)

• Applying Trauma Informed Practices in milieu and therapy settings

REQUIRED ELEMENTS

To fully participate in this Learning Pathway, interns should meet the following requirements:

• Available for skills groups are generally offered Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday between 9:00am and 2:00pm.  Interns must have sufficient available during these times to meet their internship hours requirements.

• Most group activities are offered in-person in Seattle, Redmond, and Kirkland.  Some virtual groups are available.  Hybrid placements are available, but some in-person work is required.

• Interns seeking a summer quarter placement should be available during summer camp hours, generally Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.

• Can maintain practicum placement for no less than 6 months (2 quarters) with preference for those who can commit to 9 months or longer.  Bachelor’s students will be considered for single quarter/semester placements.

• Able to complete assigned tasks outside of their specific Learning Pathway based on agency needs, school/program requirements, and individual learning goals.

• Acceptance of and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of identities, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.