While the need to address spiritual concerns is critical in the evaluation and treatment of most African Americans, few traditional graduate programs offer training in this model of service delivery. This position does not require knowledge of the Bible nor any particular religious affiliation, but would require comfort and some familiarity with Judeo-Christian beliefs and settings. Interns at BBFC are assigned primarily to the BBFC Academy, a fully accredited school on church property serving children from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. In addition to duties at the Academy, interns' provide clinical consultation to BBFC members who are referred by the pastor, the clinical supervisor, or the Counseling Ministry. Often the babies of SAMI clients are placed in foster care upon birth or shortly thereafter because of the mothers' prenatal drug use, but may be returned to the mothers if treatment is successfully completed.
Infant stimulation is provided to the babies and day treatment to the mothers at the same center.
By providing these two services at the same location, the mothers are able to spend time with their children each day. In addition to facilitating mother-child bonding, daily contact with thier babies provides the clients with a strong incentive to successfully complete the program. Interns co-lead treatment groups, provide individual therapy, and case management. Clinical supervision is provided by Rick Weinberg, Ph.D. The Psychosocial Oncology Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center provides mental health and social services to adults receiving treatment for cancer. Interns also participate in a weekly multi-disciplinary case conference where patients' neuropsychological and psychosocial issues are discussed.