Synergy's program, which includes residential, day treatment, and outpatient services, aims to facilitate a positive peer culture and hierarchical reward structure to change clients' behaviors in a positive manner. We provide on-site schooling, random urinalyses, individual and group counseling, family therapy, and case management services. Each client receives an intensive evaluation. Training in the assessment of adolescent substance abuse and comorbid psychiatric conditions Acquisition of knowledge of empirically-based therapies for these disorders and training in the delivery of these therapies. Assessment responsibilities include participating in a comprehensive, standardized diagnostic assessment on new intakes to the program that includes gathering information from other clinical staff and completing a report for referring agencies with treatment recommendations.
Interns can also participate in forensic assessments of individuals facing criminal sentencing.
Interns may also attend and present at weekly staff meetings and case conferences. This rotation can be structured around the individual interests and skills of each intern.