Who we are: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 86,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Qualifications
Eligibility: Open to incoming junior, senior, and spring grad Latinx undergraduate students, majoring in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Social Services, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, or related areas. Must be fluent in Spanish & English.
Commitment: January 16th, 2023, through April 28th, 2023 (14 weeks, 16 hours/week with March 27-31 off for spring recess) to gain meaningful experience and exposure to behavioral health in medical clinics and community sites by interacting with and supporting a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health practitioners.
Vaccine Requirements: MMR, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Varicella Zoster, a negative TB test, flu shot, and COVID vaccine (2 doses plus booster, or if not eligible for booster yet, must receive booster once eligible)
HR Requirements: Fingerprint & medical clearances before starting placement.

Student Intern Experience
1. Training in mental health first aid, supportive counseling, HIPAA, confidentiality and culturally responsive behavioral health work.
2. Observe, shadow and support Case Manager(s)/Health Educator(s) to link patients to resources.
3. Support with site-based projects.
4. Develop supporting materials including handouts and resource guides.
5. Receive supervision of navigation services provided.

Stipend, Location, Hours
Stipend: 14 weeks at 16 hours/week $20/hr. Hours 2 full days/week. Location: Oakland