Agency Name: Beit T'Shuvah
Description: Beit T' Shuvah is a non-profit residential treatment center in West LA with approximately. 145 residents that live in a healing atmosphere that emphasizes faith-based recovery and the values of the Jewish community. The Beit T'Shuvah faith-based model, founded on authenticity and wholeness, integrates spirituality, psychotherapy, Jewish teachings, the 12 Steps, and the creative arts.
Location(s): 8831 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90034, United States
Website: www.beittshuvah.org
Clientele: Adults
Areas of Focus: Substance abuse, incarcerated individuals, treatment center
Availability of Hours:
Weekday Availability: Yes
Evening Availability: Ask Site
Weekend Availability: No
Required Schedule:
Commitment: 1 year
Requirements:
Other Information:
Language Requirement: No
Aliento Program Site:
Training Fees Required: No
DMH Site: No
Pre-Practicum Volunteer Opportunities: No
Paid Position: No
How to Apply:
This site typically interviews in February for May traineeships.
To apply for Fall MFT Traineeships, email resume and cover letter mentioning your interest in training there to Rebecca at RShare@BeitTShuvah.org. Follow up by calling Rebecca at (310) 204-5200. You may also ask for Ashley Nahai if Rebecca isn't available.
When emailing Rebecca, let her know about any substance abuse experience you've had in a statement of interest in your initial email.
Student Feedback:
Strengths:
- Location close to WLA campus
- Substance abuse issues
- Work with families and court-ordered clientele
- Nature of program is spiritual (not limited to Judaism)
- Valuable trainings in trauma, note writing, suicide assessment, mindfulness, technology addicts
- Group faciliator and group therapy intensive
- Psychodynamic training with R. Speilberg
Challenges: