

Behavioral Health Services Internship Program
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division in the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) that specializes in care for people with moderate to severe mental health needs within San Francisco. Our goal is to give graduate-level students internship opportunities that connect what they learn in school with real-life mental health work. We strive to build a more diverse group of people working in behavioral health. We also hope to inspire students to choose careers in public health after they graduateSF DPH Behavioral HealthOverview
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) offers a network of providers from many different backgrounds who work together to help the community. This team includes doctors, therapists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and people with lived experience. They provide mental health care for all San Francisco residents, including adults with mental illness and children or teens with emotional challenges, along with their families.
Training
We provide training for masters-level trainees and practicum level psychology students in a doctoral program. Interns must be actively enrolled in a graduate program. The exception to this are those seeking post-doctoral placements and supervision.
Students are provided with weekly didactic trainings seminars on relevant clinical topics and are also able to attend system-wide trainings available to BHS employees through our training unit.
Multicultural Stipend
Students placed within the BHS system of care—which includes both civil service and City-funded agencies—are eligible to apply for the Multicultural Student Stipend Program (MSSP). This program provides financial support to interns and trainees who reflect the diverse communities we serve, with the goal of promoting greater diversity within San Francisco’s behavioral health workforce.
Student Training Agreement (STA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Only students from academic institutions that have a current Student Training Agreement (STA) MOU with the San Francisco Department of Public Health may be placed at BHS placement sites. See the bottom of this page for a list of schools with current STA MOUs and instructions on how to set up a new STA MOU.
How to Apply
After ensuring your school has a current STA MOU (see below) please review the placement opportunities and e-mail the placement coordinator(s) with materials they request below.
BHS Placement Sites Open for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
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Chinatown Children's Development Center
Description of Services:
Chinatown Child Development Center (CCDC) is a comprehensive, outpatient community behavioral health clinic under the Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services. The clinic serves children, adolescents, and their families who are residents of San Francisco. The staff is multi-disciplinary, composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and health worker. Most of the staff is bilingual and bicultural, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the clients served. Staff language capacities include Cantonese, English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. CCDC offers a full range of outpatient services and mental health promotional activities. We serve children and youth under 18 years of age and their family members. Clinical services include individual, group, and family psychotherapy; psychological evaluation; assessment; medication evaluation and treatment, case management, and consultations to schools and community-based agencies. Therapeutic activities are conducted within a framework of cultural sensitivity and understanding. Outreach to the community is done through participation in community health fairs, media projects, and consultation liaisons with other community agencies and organizations.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Students usually carry 4-6 cases (depending on level and ability) for therapy. This will include individual therapy hours, collateral sessions with parents and teachers, case management and family therapy if appropriate. In addition, each psychology student will complete 1-2 full battery psychological testing case.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Weekly individual
- Group supervision may be offered depending on the number of students placed
Number of Interns Accepted:
- 2-3 MSW, MFT, PCC, Psychology Interns
Number of client hrs per week trainees are assigned:
- Caseload of 4-6 clients
Number of hrs per week required to be onsite:
- 16-24 hours
Mandatory time commitment:
- Wednesdays and at least 2 afternoons at clinic
Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those that speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese.
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LCSW, LMFT, PsyD
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring (ending June)
Application Deadline:
For Master level students: Resume + 2 references by Jan 15, 2026
For Psychologist Trainees: Please follow BAPIC application deadlines.
Training Coordinator:
Wei Ki Elsie Chan, Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (628) 217-6450
San Francisco, CA 94108
Chinatown North Beach Mental Health Clinic
Description of Services:
Chinatown North Beach (CTNB) offers an array of outpatient mental health services to adult and older adult residents primarily in the Chinatown and North Beach areas of SF. Services include psychiatric/medication evaluations, individual therapy/counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, acupuncture for psychiatric disorders, as well as a wellness program that includes clinical and activity groups. CTNB also partners with Galileo Academy of Science and Technology to provide school based counseling to students.
CTNB operates with the basic philosophy that services must be accessible and culturally appropriate. Staff are multidisciplinary and multilingual.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Students will conduct client intakes, provide individual therapy, case management services, complete electronic assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
Number of Interns Accepted:
- 1-2 second Year MSW student
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned:
- case load of 6-8 cases
Number of hrs per week required to be onsite:
- 24 hrs per week
Mandatory time commitment:
- Thursdays
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LCSW
- LMFT
- LPCC
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring
Material to send and applications due date:
- Resumes by March 1, 2026
Training Coordinator:
Pan Gu and Tiffany Yu-Lee
LCSWpan.gu@sfdph.org and Tiffany.Yu-Lee@sfdph.org
p: 628-754-8500
San Francisco, CA 94133
Closed on Tuesday from 3pm to 5pm for weekly staff meetings
Comprehensive Crisis Services
Description of services:
- 24 hour, 7 days a week mobile crisis unit
- 5150 Evaluations (field) Adults and Children
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical consultation to clients, health providers, support systems & concerned individuals
- Community Response to violence and critical incidents
- Response to pedestrian fatalities, Debriefing Services
- Grief & Trauma Focused Treatment
- Mental Health Support to SFPD (Hostage Negotiation)
Responsibilities of interns:
- Going into the field for 5150 Evaluations for Adults and Children
- Crisis Calls
- Triage cases
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychiatric assessments
Types of Supervision:
- individual
Number of interns accepted:
- 1 second yr MSW, MFT, PCC student
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned:
- crisis clients vary, it is not a case load
Number of hours per week required of interns:
- 20 hours
Mandatory time commitment:
- 20 hours
Desired qualifications:
- Students interested in crisis work., flexible, curious, able to handle stressful situations,
Licensure/certifications held by supervisors:
- MSW ,LPCC ,MFT
Period of internship:
- flexibile about length of internship
Application's Due Date and What Items to Send:
- Resume, references, by March 1, 2026
Training Coordinator
Joan Cairns, LMFT
p: 628 217 7030
All BHS Placement Sites are Closed for Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
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Family Mosaic Project
Description of Services:
Family Mosaic Project (FMP) provides therapeutic Wraparound services to children, youth and their families within San Francisco County. Our cases are very high need, and our clients, age 3-18, have often experienced trauma and have significant mental health needs because of this. To support their needs, we work in teams, and have comprehensive in-house services including Clinical Case Management, Therapy (individual, parent, and family), Psychiatry, Nursing, and Behavioral Support as needed. FMP also partners with community agencies and resources in San Francisco in order to promote permanency and stabilization for the youth. Work includes stabilization of home and educational placements, improved mental health and coping skills, improved functioning within homes, schools and communities, and improved permanent relationships among family members and identified natural supports.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Second year students will be a part of the Therapy Team, and will be responsible for providing individual, family and parent therapy sessions as assigned. They will also have an opportunity to support clinical case management services.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
Number of Interns Accepted:
- Two 2nd year MSW students
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned
- approx. 20, depending on school requirement
Number of hours per week required of interns:
- approx. 20 depending on school requirements
Mandatory time commitment
- depends on school requirements, but ideally 20+ hours spread out throughout the week
Desired qualifications:
- Experience with youth and families
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LCSW
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring
Application due date and what material to send:
- Resume + 2 References by ASAP or depending on school requirements
Training Coordinator:
Julia McCormick
415-819-3987
San Francisco, CA 94124
Foster Care Mental Health (FCMH)
Description of services:
Foster Care Mental Health is an agency of the Department of Public Health. We partner with the Human Service Agency (HSA)/Child Protective Services (CPS) to conduct mental health assessments for every child/youth (birth to 20) who become involved with the system. We interview the children, caregivers, and any relevant parties as part of this assessment.
For children ages 0-5, we also administer the ASQ (a developmental screen) to determine whether they are reaching their developmental milestones. Based on these assessments we make recommendations for various therapeutic services (e.g., individual therapy, family therapy, dyadic therapy, psychiatric evaluations, psychological assessments, etc.). We work in conjunction with pediatric nurses and doctors. Our agency/case managers then link children/families to these services within our network of community-based agencies, our private provider network, or in-house.
Our clinicians carry an outpatient caseload and can choose the types of cases they would like to take on for therapy. We can conduct therapy on-site at our offices but mostly conduct therapy off-site (e.g., at the child’s school) based on what is convenient for the child/family. So, having a car to travel within San Francisco/the surrounding area is necessary to the work. We bill Medi-Cal for our services, and you will become familiar with writing Medi-Cal progress notes and using the associated systems for billing and assessments.
We serve residents of San Francisco who are often of racial/ethnic minorities and low-income status. Our team consists of master’s level clinicians (licensed and unlicensed), psychologists, psychiatrists, case managers, and administrative health workers. An internship here will mirror the life of a clinician. We have a weekly staff meeting and a weekly clinical conference where we discuss our cases. There are ongoing training opportunities to learn skills in a wide variety of modalities (e.g., Motivational interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, etc.). The work we do can be challenging given the trauma that many of our families have experienced, but also very rewarding.
Services Provided:
- CANS Assessments (0-20)
- Outpatient Services (Specialty Mental Health)
- Linkages
- Case Management
- Consultation to Partners
- Collaboration and Participation in Service Planning
- Cross-Agency Trainings
- Therapeutic Visitation
Population Served:
- All youth and families who have an open case with Human Services Agency
- System-involved youth who have experienced multiple traumas
- Highest needs, most underserved
Treatment Modalities:
- TF-CBT
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Art Therapy
Theoretical Orientation:
- Psychodynamic
- Integrative
- Systemic
- Family Centered
- Humanistic
FCMH Partners:
- SF Human Service Agency, Family and Children Services (SF HSA)
- SF Child, Youth, and Family (CYF) Clinics
- Community Based Organizations (non-DPH clinics)
- Private Provider Networks (PPN)
Responsibilities of interns:
Conduct mental health assessments, provide outpatient therapy (community-based and on-site), attend Child Family Team Meetings, complete progress notes and treatment plans in EHR, case management/intensive care coordination, multidisciplinary teamwork
Types of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group
Number of interns accepted and degree track:
- 2nd year MFT
- 2nd year PsyD
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned:
- TBD
Number of hours per week required of interns:
- Varies between 16-20 hours
Mandatory time commitment:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 9a to 2p for standing staff meetings, individual and group supervision, and clinical conference
Desired qualifications:
Applicants must have access to a car
Interest in pursuing a career in public sector behavioral health services, serving under-represented, and vulnerable communities
Licensure held by supervisors:
- LMFT
- PsyD
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring
Application due date and what items to send:
- CV/resume
- cover letter
- 2 letters of recommendation
Email items above by April 4, 2025
Elaina Vederman, Psy.D.
elaina.vederman@sfdph.org
Jail Behavioral Health Services
Description of Services:
- Jail Behavioral Health Services provides direct service to incarcerated adults in the San Francisco County Jail. This is a widely diverse population ranging in age, gender, race, socio economic status and complex trauma. Many of our clients have serious mental illness and struggle with co-morbid disorders. Trainees will have an opportunity to develop patient centered treatment plans, refine diagnosis and help develop discharge plans. The trainee will work with multi-disciplinary teams including law enforcement, community providers, medical staff and legal staff.
Responsibilities of Interns:
- Trainees are expected to work in this professional environment with a multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible to carrying a case load of incarcerated clients. Punctuality, professionalism, and knowledge of the DSM V are highly desired skills.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group
Number of Interns Accepted:
- Two 2nd year interns
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned:
- Varies. Please contact the training coordinator for more details
Number of hours per week required of interns:
- minimum of 16 hrs per week on-site
Mandatory time commitment:
- 2 full 8-hr days on site
- must participate in DPH BHS didactic weekly trainings
Desired qualifications
- Ability to work well with various teams and maintain professionalism. Interns must be open to new learning and experiences. Utilize supervision. Maintain excellent boundaries and communication skills
Licensure of Supervisor:
- MFT
- MSW
- LCSW
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring/early Summer
Application due date and what material to send:
- resume and 2 professional references to training coordinator by February 24th
Training Coordinator:
Tara Curran, LMFT
(415) 734-3214
San Francisco, CA 94107
Mission Mental Health
Description of Services:
Mission Mental Health is a public health clinic of the Community Behavioral health Services of the Department of Public Health, San Francisco. The clinic provides outpatient mental health services which include psychotherapy, case management, psychiatry and medication management to individuals living primarily in the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco. Our target population are Latino, Spanish Speaking, and the LGBT community.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Interns must be able to manage their own caseloads, provide case management and provide crisis management within the clinic as needed.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group
Number of Interns Accepted:
- TBD
Licensure of Supervisors:
- Psy.D.
- LMFT
- LCSW
Period of Internship:
- Fall - Spring
Applications due by:
April
Training Coordinators:
John Beahan, Psy.D.; Fiona Glas, LCSW; Suzanne Chen-Harding, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94110
OMI Family Center
Description of Services:
OMI Family Center (OMI) is a community mental health clinic within the San Francisco Department of Public Health. OMI provides mental health services to individual children, transition age youth (TAY) and adults who have Medicare, MediCal, Healthy San Francisco and/or no insurance coverage. The population we serve is typically low income, underserved, under-represented and marginalized. They present with diverse mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, personality disorders, severe mental illness, psychotic disorders as well as various psychosocial issues including low income, unemployment, homelessness/insecure housing, transportation needs, language needs and other barriers to treatment.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Trainees will provide direct individual psychotherapy, light case management and maintain a caseload of approximately 10-12; they will complete all pertinent documentation. Trainees will shadow clinicians conduct an initial intake assessment, be shadowed by a clinician while the trainee conducts an initial intake assessment with the goal of being able to conduct intakes on their own; they will be responsible for presenting their intakes during our weekly disposition meeting. Trainees will participate in didactic trainings and weekly staff meetings. Trainees will attend weekly individual supervision and group supervision.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group
- Didactic
Number of Interns Accepted:
- two PsyD/PhD
- 1 MFT
- 1 MSW
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned
- 10 hours
Number of hours per week required of interns:
- 24 hrs
Mandatory time commitment:
- Wednesday 830a-2p for staff meeting, disposition, and didactics
Desired qualifications
- 1 year direct psychotherapy experience with adults is strongly desired
Licensure of Supervisor:
- PsyD
- LCSW
- LMFT
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring
Application due date and what material to send:
- Cover letter
- CV/resume
Email items above to training coordinator by Friday, February 21st 2025
Training Coordinator:
Juan M. Rodriguez, PsyD.
San Francisco, CA 94112
PHACS (Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services)
Description of Service:
PHACS (Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services) is a collaboration between DPH's Whole Person Integrated Care and Behavioral Health Services and is an ECM (Enhanced Care Management) program. PHACS is a multidisciplinary team made up of Behavioral Health Clinicians, Health Workers, Nurse Practitioners, and Pharmacists that provides medical, and behavioral health services to clients who are living in adult permanent supportive housing units across San Francisco. The Behavioral Health team provides direct client services including care coordination, short term case management and supportive counseling, crisis intervention supports, overdose prevention support, and linkages to longer term mental health care/broader system of care within Behavioral Health/SFDPH. In addition to providing direct services, the team also acts as a consultant to the onsite case managers and other CBO staff across 140 different permanent supportive housing sites with the goal of helping stabilize clients in permanent supportive housing and connect them to medical and behavioral health care.
Responsibilities of interns:
- Training as an ECM program
- Developing rapport and outreaching with other disciplines directly to client's homes
- Conducting psychosocial assessments, and harm reduction assessments
- Providing time limited case management, care coordination, counseling and crisis services with the goal of getting clients connected to longer term care
Types of Supervision:
- Individual
- Group
Number of Interns accepted:
- 1 MSW student (either first year, second year, or third year)
Number of Client hrs per week trainees are assigned:
- 6-9 client hours per week
Numbers of Hours per week required by interns:
- 16-24 hrs per week
Mandatory time commitment:
- Mondays from 9:30 - 10:30
- Tuesday 9-10:30
- Friday 9-10
Desired qualifications:
- Open minded
- Non-judgmental
- Interested in outreach and working in a multidisciplinary team
Licensure of Supervisors:
- LCSW, MSW
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring
- Fall through Summer
Application Due Date and What Items to Send:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Reference
please submit to Training Coordinator by March 1, 2025
Training Coordinator:
Christine Odena, LCSW
1076 Howard, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Primary Care Behavioral Health Services
Description of Services:
PCBH provides access to low barrier high quality culturally congruent short-term behavioral health interventions to patients served across our 14 clinics sites. We serve patients across the full lifespan, from to birth to end of life, children, youth, adults and families with mild to moderate symptom impairment.
For more details on location please visit:
SF Health Network Clinics | San Francisco
Responsibilities of Interns:
This placement offers an introduction to Integrated Behavioral Health services. There are opportunities to learn and practice how to conduct psycho-social assessments, use standardized screening tools, provide short-term interventions, participate in clinic huddles, learn to document in the clinic’s electronic health record, diagnose behavioral health disorders, and work as a central member of a multidisciplinary team.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group
Number of interns accepted:
- 2nd year MSW, Counseling Students, and MFT students.
- BSW students and/or students from CCSF certificate programs of Community Health Workers and Community Mental Health Program
- For exact number of open slots please contact training coordinators directly
Number of patients hrs per week trainees are assigned
- Varies. Please contact training coordinator for further details
Number of hrs per week required by interns
- 24 hours
Mandatory Time Commitment:
- Operation hours of clinic are 8-5pm Monday through Friday
- 8-10a Wednesdays for intern trainings
- Specific days are dependent on individual sites. Please contact training coordinator for further details
Desired Qualifications:
We are seeking individuals who have a commitment to reducing health disparities, can be members of a multi-disciplinary team, work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable working with adults, youth and children, who show initiative, and can work independently (with supervision). Bilingual skills are highly desirable, as is experience in working with diverse populations.
Licensure of Supervisors:
- MSW/ASW
- LCSW
- AMFT
- LMFT
- APCC
- LPCC
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring
Application due date and what material to send:
- Resume by Jan 30
Training Coordinator for graduate interns:
Kimberly Zaw, LCSW
O: 628-217-6914
Training Coordinator for undergraduate or CCSF interns:
Binh Tu-Au
O: 628-217-6941
Shelter Behavioral Health
Description of Services:
Shelter Behavioral Health is a program with the Office of Coordinated Care and Behavioral Health services within SFDPH. We provide direct services to clients that are in 18 adult shelter sites across SF. We provide comprehensive behavioral health services including care coordination, short term case management and supportive counseling/group counseling, crisis intervention supports, and linkage to the broader system of care within BHS and DPH. We provide services to clients who are living in the adult shelters, and may be struggling with issues around mental health, medical co-morbidities, and challenges with substance use. We work very closely with the onsite CBO that manages the shelter, as well as Shelter Health RN's and staff from the Dept. of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to help stabilize clients and connect them to care, services, and housing.
Responsibilities of interns:
- Outreach and engagement, rapport building
- Psychosocial assessment, harm reduction assessment
- Providing consultative services to the onsite shelter staff
- Participation in clinical meetings, clinical case presentations, case conferences
- Brief treatment planning and linkage to longer term care
- Care Coordination and short term Case management
- Short term supportive counseling and time limited group counseling
Types of Supervision:
- Individual
- Group
Number of interns accepted:
- 1 MSW student (either first year, second year, or third year)
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned:
- 6-9 client hrs per week
Number of hours per week required by interns:
- 16 to 24 hrs per week (2-3 days)
Mandatory time commitment:
- Required to attend daily huddles when at internship, and every Wednesday from 9-10, our big staff meeting
Desired qualifications:
Nonjudgmental, open and wanting to learn about the population and system of care
Licensure of Supervisors:
- LCSW
- LMFT
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring
- Fall through Summer
Application Due Date and What Material to Send:
- Resume
- References
Please submit by 3/1/25
Training Coordinator:
Christine Odena, LCSW
1360 Mission Street, 2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Southeast Child and Family Therapy Center (SECFTC)
Southeast Child Family Therapy Center (SECFTC) provides accessible and culturally relevant outpatient behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. We serve an ethnically diverse and multilingual group of families primarily from district 10 or the Southeast Region of the city.
The Kuumba Healing Project (KHP) which is a component of the Southeast Child Family Therapy Center (SECFTC) provides African Centered behavioral health services to children & families of Black /African descent. KHP is embedded in SFUSD where trauma-informed academic and clinical services are provided onsite via SEL and Restorative Justice focused programming.
The Kuumba Healing Project also collaborates with NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) in providing culturally relevant psychoeducational services.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Clinical Interns usually carry 3-4 clinical cases (depending on level and ability) for therapy. This will include individual therapy hours, collateral sessions with parents and teachers, case management, and family therapy if appropriate. In addition, Interns may also support clients in crisis, and coordinate with outside agencies as needed.
Students must complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner. This includes intake assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Interns will have the benefit of working with seasoned clinicians to utilize assessment tools, create safety plans,
Within the Kuumba Healing Project: Interns will be required to cofacilitate at least 1 clinical or therapeutic activity group per academic year. This will include planning and developing group topics, & curriculum. Interns are expected to complete documentation for groups.
Interns of SECFTC will complete the intern orientation process & participate in weekly individual supervision. Group supervision at SECFTC (TBD).
Interns are also required to participate in weekly staff meetings and trainings, as indicated. Some of these meetings may be hybrid (on-site and via telework).
Qualifications:
Bilingual and BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those that fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Samoan, Tongan and/or Spanish languages. Students with direct experience working with youth & families of African descent are also encouraged to apply.
Period of Internship:
Fall through Spring
Summer extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Number of Interns Accepted:
2 Interns - with a preference for 2nd year MSW & Psychology Practicum interns. The agency will consider 1st year MSW students depending on their experience.
Hours Required:
Our internship program requires 20-24 hours per week.
Type of Supervision Offered:
Weekly individual or Triadic supervision
Weekly Group supervision.
What Items to Send:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 2 letters of recommendation
Kuumba Training Coordinator:
Omolade Rosalyn Roddy, LCSW
Rosalyn.Roddy@sfdph.org
Tel:(628) 754-8178
Spanish Language Training Supervisor:
Melissa Antoun, LCSW
Melissa.Antoun@sfdph.org
Tel: (628) 271-6361
Clinic Director:
George Calvin, LCSW
George.Calvin@sfdph.org
Tel: (628) 271-6301
1525 Silver Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94134
100 Blanken Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Call for available evening sessions and group times.
South of Market Mental Health
Description of Services:
South of Market Mental Health Center (SOMMHC) is a specialty clinic that offers outpatient treatment for the severely mentally ill adult residents of San Francisco. The outpatient team consists of a multidisciplinary staff of psychiatrists, pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, nurses, health and support workers that offer an array of treatment modalities and interventions that promote wellness and recovery through community stabilization. Essential services include daily intake evaluations, crisis interventions, case management, psychiatric medication management, individual and group psychotherapy and linkages to primary care. Most of the clients reside in the South of Market, Tenderloin and Western Addition neighborhoods. Bilingual services in Tagalog and Spanish are available. LGBTQ identified/sensitive staff are available.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Interns will manage a caseload of individual psychotherapy clients, provide as-needed case management services and support in conducting intake interview assessments of new clients.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
Number of Interns Accepted:
- One 2nd year MSW
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LCSW
Period of Internship:
- Fall through Spring
Training Coordinator:
Loretta Gordon, LMFT, Clinic Director
San Francisco, CA 94107
South Van Ness Adult Behavioral Health Services
Description of Services:
Individual therapy, case management, medication management and group therapy. We serve people living with HIV and Transgender, Gender expansive and gender non-binary clients who have therapeutic goals pertaining to gender.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Delivery of therapy, mindfulness group facilitation, case management, intake assessments, ongoing clinical documentation.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
- Group Consultation
Number of Interns Accepted:
- One to Two 2nd-year MFT student trainees
Number of client hours per week trainees are assigned
- 5-8
Number of hours per week required by interns
- 16
Mandatory time commitment
- Tuesday staff meetings and clinical consult group at 9a
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with the communities that we serve
- Spanish speaking
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LMFT
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring
Training Coordinator:
Melissa Friedman,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Sunset Mental Health
Description of Services:
Sunset Mental Health is a specialty mental health clinic with comprehensive services. We provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, medication services, individual therapy/rehabilitation, clinical case management services, collateral services to children (age 6 and up), youth, adults and older adults with serious mental illnesses. We have integrated health home and a Wellness Recovery Program at the 41st Avenue location.
Responsibilities of Interns:
Interns will provide assessment, clinical case management services, individual counseling and therapy, wellness groups and activities.
Type of Supervision Offered:
- Individual
Number of Interns Accepted:
- One 2nd year Social Work or MFT student trainee
Desired Qualifications:
- Cantonese speaking
Licensure of Supervisor:
- LCSW
Period of Internship
- Fall through Spring
Training Coordinator:
Ying Zhang-Chiu, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94116
San Francisco, CA 94122
Community Partner Agencies
Community partner agencies are not sites within Department of Public Health but are our partners, therefore they are not subject to the same MOU rules as BHS placements. Please contact these programs directly to learn about each site's unique recruitment process.
Alliance Health Project (UCSF)
Citywide Case Management (UCSF)
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Hyde Street Community Services
Instituto Familiar de la Raza
San Francisco AIDS Foundation / Stonewall Project
Trauma Recovery Center (UCSF)
