MYC is one of the State of Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice's detention facilities located in Anchorage, Alaska. We house male  and  female offenders between the ages of 12-20 who have been accused of or adjudicated for a criminal offense. Mental Health Clinician's provide crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, group, individual. and family counseling for youth who are on detention units, in the community on probation, as well as those who have been given a two year (or more) institutional order. Additionally, clinician's write a variety of assessments and evaluations for youth including integrated bio-psycho-social assessments as well as suicide risk assessments. Interns will assist with the facilitation of these duties after a period of training.
Depending on objectives identified in student's learning contract, interns work with youth to provide the aforementioned services within the confines of their learning goals. Assisting in suicide risk assessments, providing here and now coping support for youth, and providing therapy are clinical roles that have been met by interns in the past. Writing grant proposals and assisting with program development are also learning opportunities that students have the ability to be a part of, should this be of interest per the learning contract.

Special placement information:

Accepting MSW 1st-year students. Full-time positions only.
Travel reimbursement and stipend not available.
We are not allowed to record within the walls of MYC, period, for any purpose but there are cameras both internally and externally as we are a Juvenile justice setting.
We are a 24/7 residential facility with clinicians present at MYC 7 days a week with each working at least one weekend shift. We each also work at least two evening shifts each week.
COVID-19 vaccines not required, but weekly COVID testing (provided on site) required. Staff may opt-out of weekly testing by submitting proof of vaccination, though this is completely voluntary.
Clinicians, and therefore interns, are considered essential employees and will continue to work in person on center unless directed otherwise.