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health needs of children and their families, as well as actively
promote the training of mental health professionals, the
Clinic engages in a number of training partnerships with
organizations and institutions in the community. |
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Child Psychiatry Residents Training
Through a long-standing affiliation with the University
of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Division
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Clinic provides on-site
psychiatry training in the diagnosis and treatment of children
ages five and younger. This is a unique program within
Los Angeles County, which extends the impact of the Clinic’s
expertise in early intervention and community wellness. Medical
residents learn about early identification and treatment
of mental health problems in very young children, including
training in both outpatient and day treatment services within
a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and service delivery.
Psychology Intern Program
The Clinic’s Psychology Internship Program, which
provides training to doctoral students from schools throughout
the State, is also a California Psychology Internship Council
training site. Four students per year participate in
a nine-month program of intensive supervision, didactic seminars,
and direct service to clients and families.
Art Therapy Internship Program Through Loyola Marymount University, the Clinic established
an Art Therapy Internship for students matriculating in the
Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Program. Students
are afforded the opportunity to combine their art therapy
skills with direct clinical work. During the nine-month
program, participants engage in an enriching training experience
that provides direct service to children and their caregivers. Further,
students receive clinical supervision with the benefit of
early intervention training in a milieu setting and participating
as part of a multidisciplinary team in our Early Intervention
and Community Wellness Division. |
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