MFT Trainee (2026-2027 School Year)

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal MFT Trainee believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What you will need to accomplish:

Research:

• Conduct a search for information on various topics related to the field of Mental Health:
  • Theories
  • Treatment/Interventions
  • Group Therapy Topics/Curriculums
  • Diagnosis
  • Community Resources/Referrals
  • Therapy Tools/Books/Resources

Organization:

• Keep Inventory of Clinical Counseling Program materials
• Maintain File Cabinet
• Check stock on toys, games, books, etc. for Clinical Counseling Department

Translation (If Bilingual):

• Coordinate with MFT Trainees/Interns to conduct phone conversations and set up family therapy appointments with Spanish-speaking families
• Translate Family Therapy sessions for MFT Trainees with Spanish-speaking families

Attendance at Training sessions (When available):

• Attend Monthly Trainings
• Attend Orientation sessions and Group Supervisions

Team Members, Culture, and Values:

• Exhibit integrity, initiative, motivation, attitude, self-awareness
• Demonstrate appropriate oral and written skills
• Show respect for clients, colleagues, and staff in professional contexts and maintain professional relationships
• Manage own affect
• Exhibit an understanding of and involvement in the community
• Adhere to agency policies

Other

• Regular attendance, dependability, and, punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring/minoring in the field of Psychology, Sociology, Marital and Family Therapy, School Counseling, or Social Work

Compensation & Benefits:

• This position is Voluntary and Unpaid

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.