Advanced Practicum Training Program
The CAPS advanced practicum training program is for doctoral level students seeking supervised experience and training primarily in short term individual psychotherapy with a young adult university population. There are limited opportunities for longer term work to enhance training and professional growth opportunities. Other supervised experiences include: conducting intake assessments and providing outreach programming.
We are seeking advanced practicum students who have had at least one year of supervised clinical experience.
This is a non-paid practicum that requires an academic year commitment beginning in September and ending in June.
| Activities | Hours |
| Direct Services: Intake assessments, individual counseling, group co-facilitation
and/or campus outreach activities | 10 hrs. |
| Formal Training: Supervision (individual and group), staff case consultation,
training seminars, staff meetings | 6 hrs |
| Administrative: Assessment reports, progress notes, case-management activities *Practicum student placement is approximately 20 hrs/wk | 4 hrs |
Qualifications:
- Advanced practicum student (ideally in 3rd practicum year) in either Ph.D. or Psy.D. program
- 10 month commitment from September through June
- Empathic, energetic, and self-motivated students
- Open to new learning and willing to be active participant on a diverse counseling center team
How to Apply:
A complete practicum application includes:
- Completed practicum application form. Click HERE for form (in PDF).
- Cover letter stating interest in this training site and career goals
- Curriculum vita
- 3 letters of recommendation (2 letters preferably from sources familiar with you relevant clinical experience)
- Copies of graduate transcripts
Deadlines and Notification:
January 25, 2008: Completed applications must reach CAPS site
Applicants will be notified of status by April 1, 2008.
Personal interviews will be arranged following an initial screening process
Send Application Materials to:
Dr. Rosemary Ellmer
Training Director
Santa Clara University
Counseling and Psychological Services, Cowell Building 701
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-1055
Phone: (408) 554-4172
Email: rellmer@scu.edu
Fax: (408) 554-5454
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