CODE-4 Counseling

Interns placed at Code-4 Counseling are engaged in a variety of services offered by our organization.  The intern’s primary clinical responsibilities are within our counseling and psychological services program. This includes individual and couples counseling, as well as occasional family counseling.  Responsibilities also include phone intakes, safety plan development, and follow-up care for new clients, some of whom may be in crisis.  Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with training if they choose and if they are determined to be both comfortable and skilled at public speaking.  Interns are thoroughly trained and supervised on therapy cases to ensure a high level of competence.  Additional intern responsibility may include crisis response for critical incidents or clients in crisis (these can occur 24/7 so reasonable flexibility is needed), engaging in “ride-along” opportunities with police and fire personnel, fire station and dispatch center visits and wellness checks, facilitating psychoeducational workshops and therapy groups, developing handouts, and assisting with wellness needs assessments (one-on-one interviews, facilitating focus groups, report writing, etc.). 

Code-4 embraces an integrative view with regard to the therapeutic approach to clinical work that frequently incorporates modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.  Additionally, Code-4 emphasizes the Gottman Institute when working with couples and offers the opportunity for interns to receive specialized training in this approach if they choose. We have a strong focus on training and providing trauma-informed care given the exposure to trauma the majority of our clients experience. We also encourage alternative therapy treatments such as canine-assisted therapy (Code-4 has two therapy dogs, Elton and Lync, that are often available to both clients and clinicians at the office). 

Interns receive a minimum of two hours of individual supervision each week from their primary supervisor (licensed psychologist) and at least one additional hour of group supervision and case consultation with our entire team.  Interns also participate in weekly didactics and group supervision with the CO-PIC intern cohort. Supplemental weekly individual supervision will be provided by other credentialed professionals and by supervisors of elective focus area experiences, as needed.