Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences 2016 Practicum Fair
Practicum Handbook February 5th, 2016 1:00pm-4:00pm KIVA of Farish Hall
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Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences 2016 Practicum Fair
Table of Contents
Applied Psychological Services ...... 3 Bo's Place ...... 5 Council on Recovery ...... 6 Counseling Center of Montgomery County PLLC ...... 8 Cy-Hope Counseling ...... 10 Daya, Inc...... 11 DBT Center of Houston ...... 13 DePelchin Children’s Center ...... 15 HealthBridge Children’s Hospital ...... 17 Federal Bureau of Prisons - Houston ...... 19 Harris County Juvenile Probation Department ...... 21 Houston Fire Department ...... 23 Houston Area Women's Center ...... 25 Houston Independent School District ...... 27 Innovative Alternatives, Inc...... 29 Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center ...... 31 Krause Children's Residential Treatment Center ...... 33 Lone Star College Cy-Fair ...... 35 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center ...... 37 Michelle M. Forrester, Ph.D., PC ...... 38 The Monarch Institute Therapeutic School Program ...... 40 Montrose Center...... 42 A Nurturing Home ...... 44 Texas A&M Telehealth Counseling Clinic ...... 45 Texas Children's Hospital: Adolescent Medicine ...... 47 2
Texas Children's Hospital: Psychology Service...... 49 University of Houston Clear Lake: Counseling Services ...... 51 University of Houston: University Career Services ...... 53 University of Houston: Counseling and Psychological Services ...... 55 University of Houston: Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic ...... 57 University of St. Thomas: Counseling & Disability Services ...... 59 UT Health Science Center at Houston: Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addictions (CNRA) .... 61 UT Health Science Center at Houston: Department of Pediatrics ...... 63 UT Health Science Center at Houston: Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic ...... 64
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Applied Psychological Services
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Daniel J. Fox [email protected] 832-482-8531 Psychologist
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 4606 FM 1960 West 2002 Timberloch Place Houston, TX 77069 The Woodlands, TX 77380
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Dr. Daniel Fox is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker and the founder and director of Applied Psychological Services, PLLC with two locations--Houston, Texas and The Woodlands, Texas. Applied Psychological Services, PLLC provides the following: Intellectual Assessments Personality Assessments Learning Disability Assessments Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments Neuropsychological Assessments Hearing Impaired Psychological Assessments
The practicum will entail administering, scoring, and writing up interpretive reports for client ages 6 and up. The practice emphasizes learning assessment and interacting with interesting clients from all ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, and demographic backgrounds. Compensation is based upon evaluations completed. It is a supportive environment designed to teach and enhance skills to produce assessment reports of high quality.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Required hours for this practicum sites varies upon student schedule, with a minimum of 8-16 hours.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications are encouraged year round and students will be chosen based upon availability and end and beginning of semesters. Contact Dr. Fox for application materials.
When will interviews begin for your site? Based upon availability but typically at the beginning and end of each semester
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Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Bo's Place
Contact Person Email Phone Number Ann H. Weiss, LPC [email protected] 713-942-8339 Program Director
How do you prefer to be contacted? No preference
Address Website 10050 Buffalo Speedway www.bosplace.org Houston, Texas 77054
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's
Please provide a brief description of your site. Bo's Place is a bereavement center offering multiple grief support services for children and their families who have experienced the death of someone in their family and for adults who have experienced the death of someone significant to them. We require 2 consecutive semesters from a practicum student who can work both daytime and evening hours.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: N/A
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Wednesday afternoons
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Directly following the practicum fair. In order to apply please call for an interview, submit resume, and complete paperwork.
When will interviews begin for your site? On-going
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Council on Recovery (Formerly known as The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston)
Contact Person Email Phone Number Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S [email protected] 281-200-9262 Director of Behavioral Health Institute Adolescent Services
Lori Fiester, LCSW [email protected] 281-200-9380 Manager of Treatment Services Adult Services
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email or Phone
Address Website 303 Jackson Hill Drive http://www.councilonrecovery.org/ Houston, TX 77007
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Council offers a multi-disciplinary training experience for graduate student interns and post- graduates seeking further training and licensure hour fulfillment. Our internship requires a one- year commitment from June to May. Most students take an elective to cover the extra semester if needed. Interns have the opportunity to work with clients and family members suffering from the effects of substance abuse, mental health, and behavioral disorders within the child, adolescent, and adult populations.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 15-20
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Most of our services are at night, some groups on school campus are in the early morning, Weekly Thursday Intern Didactic at 11am, Weekly Tuesday and Thursday Staffing and Rounds at 2pm.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants may apply after the Practicum Fair by emailing or calling for an interview with either the adult or adolescent program director. PhD candidates may work in either clinic and be supervised by Dr. Collier.
When will interviews begin for your site? 7
Internship interviews take place in March/April.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? We begin our internships in the summer and complete them either in December or May of the following year.
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Counseling Center of Montgomery County PLLC
Contact Person Email Phone Number Rebecca Smith, MA, LPC-S [email protected] 936•760•1880 Director
Monica Wendal [email protected] 936•760•1880
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 212 Conroe Drive www.CounselingCenterMC.com Conroe, TX 77301
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s
Please provide a brief description of your site. There are so many opportunities here from the diversity of our clientele, to the variety of services, to learning how to have a private practice, to understanding the legal involvement with mental health. I would have the students involved in groups (we offer about 30 groups per week for drug & DWI court clients; parent edu & stabilization for divorcing families; and other cooperative coparent classes). We have a growing caseload for individual counseling with drug & DWI court clients and I also have the interns assist me with the court ordered families that are going through a divorce or custody modification. In addition to these opportunities, I will take interns to court to observe expert testimony and introduce them to lawyers and judges. Beyond counseling, I present around the area on various topics to a multitude of audiences such as, CPS, CASA, MCYS, and the Bar Association for Montgomery County and The Woodlands. I attend several conferences each year and invite the interns to join me and to attend any presentations I facilitate at the conferences. Finally, I will help them with the process of starting a private practice as they near the end of their LPC•Intern hours (for those that stay with me through the entire process).
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Up to the student. My request is for the student to be dependable with the hours they submit for acquiring hours.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? I have designated supervision days for each week and request the student to schedule regular meetings for guidance, supervision, and assistance.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Students can apply at any time. We have a contract for students to review and sign that explains 9 the training we offer at our site and to give us a commitment to work with clients through the duration of their practicum to alleviate the risk of abandoning the client abruptly.
When will interviews begin for your site? Currently accepting applicants
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? We prefer a longer commitment, but are willing to explore the options for short•term practicums.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Students can begin any time of the year and we request that students continue working with clients between semesters so the clients are not abandoned.
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Cy-Hope Counseling
Contact Person Email Phone Number Amy Rollo, M.A. [email protected] 713-466-1360
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 17401 Village Green Drive http://Cy-HopeCounseling.org Houston, TX 77040
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s
Please provide a brief description of your site. At The Center for Children and Families, we strive to provide quality counseling and evaluation services for all individuals and families in our Cy-Fair community. Our goal is to help our clients enrich their lives and relationships by providing them with the right group of dedicated and knowledgeable therapists.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 10
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Every other Monday at 9:30 all counselors are expected to attend a staff meeting. We also require occasional participation at marketing events, such as booths at a conference.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Resume and references
When will interviews begin for your site? Ongoing
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes, summer practicum students are welcome.
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Daya, Inc.
Contact Person Email Phone Number Aarti Goswami, M.Ed., LPC [email protected] 713-981-7645
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website P.O.Box: 571774 www.dayahouston.org Houston TX 77257
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s
Please provide a brief description of your site.
Mission Statement Daya promotes healthy family relationships in the South-Asian community by providing services that include counseling, referrals, transitional housing, legal advocacy, career counseling and financial support to women and children affected by family violence and sexual assault. Daya also promotes awareness on topics relevant to the welfare of South Asian families through educational seminars, publications, and outreach events.
History Daya was founded in July 1996 by a group of first generation South Asian immigrant women who recognized the need for a structured, culture sensitive avenue of help for South-Asian families affected by family violence. In September 1996, Daya made its formal debut as a voluntary non-profit organization by announcing the opening of its helpline. The founding members chose the name ‘Daya’ meaning “Compassion” in Sanskrit. Since then, Daya has been striving to help South Asian victims of family violence with the compassion and respect they deserve. Although Daya’s focus is on Houston’s South Asians, no one who seeks Daya’s help is turned away.
Vision A South Asian community in Houston that is free from family violence.
Scope of Services Daya provides services for victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, incest, marital rape, individuals facing immigrants’ rights issues, mental health problems and bi-cultural conflict.
Minimum number of hour’s students will need to be on site: 12 – 15 hours per week.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require 12 students to be on site on specific days/times? No.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Fall: May Spring: October Summer: March Application Materials: Resume & Cover letter.
When will interviews begin for your site? Fall: May- June Spring: October-November Summer: March-April
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? May consider on a case – by – case basis.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes.
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DBT Center of Houston
Contact Person Email Phone Number Karyn Hall, Ph.D. [email protected] 713-973-2800 Licensed Psychologist
Jamie Schmidt [email protected] 281-794-2552
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 920 Frostwood Dr., Ste. 680 www.HoustonDBTCenter.com Houston, TX 77024
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Center specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. We work with a broad variety of clients of all ages. Many of our clients struggle with self-harm, suicidal urges, and debilitating depression. We offer intensive outpatient programs as well as regular weekly therapy. We currently employ 17 therapists and who work as part of two treatment teams. Each team meets weekly to discuss clinical issues and provide support to help each therapist grown and gain perspective as a clinician. Practicum students will be placed on a team and expected to attend weekly meetings (Wednesday mid-day). In addition, practicum students can participate in a one- hour weekly session on learning DBT and another hour session on learning other clinical strategies or more in-depth case consultation. The student will also work with a clinical supervisor on a weekly basis. The practicum student is welcome to also attend the monthly Zen training meetings and/or the consultations with a national expert in DBT. Clinical experiences available include co-leading multiple skills groups, writing clinical notes into an electronic medical record, taking psycho-social histories and depending on the expertise of the student, seeing individual clients. In addition, there may be opportunities to sit in with experienced therapists on sessions, watch tapes of DBT sessions at the Center, and watch DBT tapes explaining the skills. Our therapists at the Center are collaborative and value strong relationships on our team. We prioritize a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: No minimum
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Team meeting on Wednesdays is required
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? 14
Applicants accepted year round. We are looking for individuals who are interested in DBT and the specific population that we work with.
When will interviews begin for your site? Spring Semester – Interviews begin in October Summer/Fall – Interviews begin in March
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No – Student must do two full semesters at Center
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes, both are allowed as long as student commits to completing both semesters at site.
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DePelchin Children’s Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Shalonda Brooks, Ph.D. [email protected] 713-558-3936 Staff Psychologist Supervisor, Autism Clinic
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 4950 Memorial Drive www.depelchin.org Houston, Texas 77007
What specialties are accepted at your site? School Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. This advanced practicum placement will provide students with supervised training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child and adolescent problems, with an emphasis on children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Assessments will be conducted using state-of-the-art methods, that include training and experience with evidence-based assessment practices, such as the ADOS. Students may also pursue training and experience with evidenced-based interventions, such as PCIT (parent child interaction therapy).There may also be opportunities to provide evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents dealing with traumatic events. Furthermore, there are multiple in-service and professional development experiences offered to students at this site.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 16-20 hours per week
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Not at this time. If we have those types of meetings, we highly encourage student participation but recognize they may have course schedules that interfere.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? After getting approval from their training program, applicants may apply after the Practicum Fair by emailing for an interview with the program director.
When will interviews begin for your site? Internship interviews take place in April.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
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Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? We begin our internships in the summer.
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HealthBridge Children’s Hospital
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Rose Ann King [email protected] 713-351-6616 Pediatric & Behavioral Health Psychology
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 2929 Woodland Park Drive Houston, TX 77082
What specialties are accepted at your site? School Psychology PhD Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. During your practicum experience, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of programs as you develop skills essential to the clinical practice of pediatric psychology and pediatric neuropsychology. The main focus of this training experience will be to further develop your skills in clinical assessment and intervention within a hospital setting. Research opportunities are available for interested students.
Students with experience and a desire to work with patients demonstrating complex medical presentations are encouraged to consider HealthBridge Children’s Hospital as a practicum placement. We do not accept students without prior experience.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 20
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Not at this time however that may change with the needs of the patient population.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants may apply starting February 1, 2016. Please submit a curriculum vita (CV) and references for review.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews will commence March 1, 2016.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
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Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Federal Bureau of Prisons - Houston
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Daniel J. Fox [email protected] 713-229-4122 Psychologist
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 1200 Texas Ave Houston, Texas 77382
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Practicum students receive exposure to the clinician role, practicing with greater independence as their skills increase, always with supervisors available for consultation. Training includes both individual and group supervision; assignment of challenging, culturally- diverse, therapeutic cases; and with availability to didactic seminars designed to increase each student’s general knowledge, as well as his/her understanding of the specialized issues involved in the practice of correctional psychology. Practice in psychological assessment is also included during the practicum studentship year. In addition, FDC Houston offers practicum students with special training opportunities unique to this site. For example, students may be exposed to psychiatric consultation participation, substance abuse treatment, and/or behavioral medicine. Additionally, we expose practicum students to special treatment populations, such as geriatric individuals, females, individuals who are HIV+, or violent offenders. The Bureau of Prisons has relied upon the practicum student programs to provide the agency with uniquely-qualified and prepared interns for their internship program. Practicum students who have proven to be competent clinicians and who are comfortable working within the correctional setting are often encouraged by the Bureau of Prisons to apply for internship at the end of their practicum year. FDC Houston has been fortunate to have had all of its students, who wished to pursue an internship with the BOP, matched to APA Accredited BOP internships.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Scheduling is flexible based upon student needs (number of days and hours), with a minimum of 12-16 hours required per week.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications are encouraged year round and students will be chosen based upon availability and end and beginning of semesters. Contact Dr. Fox for application materials.
When will interviews begin for your site? 20
Based upon availability but typically at the beginning and end of each semester
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Nicole Dorsey [email protected] 713-222-4257 Training Director 713-437-4074 (FAX)
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 1200 Congress, 4th floor www.hcjpd.org Houston, Texas 77002
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. We conduct psychological evaluations on adolescents who are currently involved with the Juvenile Probation Department. The majority of these youth are currently in the juvenile detention center and have allegedly committed a variety of offenses ranging from theft or assault, to aggravated robbery, or even murder. Students conduct clinical interviews and psychological testing with these youth and then write comprehensive reports that include a DSM diagnosis and recommendations. Although we are primarily an assessment-focused practicum site, there may be opportunities to provide crisis intervention or brief psychotherapy with the detained youth. Students should have at least completed a cognitive assessment course, but it is preferred that they have also completed a course with training in objective personality testing.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: We expect students to work about 16 hours per week, which are to be obtained during regular business hours. However, some report writing time at home might also be necessary. At times, a quick turn-around time of a psychological report is needed due to upcoming court hearings.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times?
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants can begin to apply in February by emailing a curriculum vita to Dr. Nicole Dorsey.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews will begin in March.
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Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Possibly
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Houston Fire Department
Contact Person Email Phone Number Sam J. Buser, Ph.D. [email protected] 281-799-8032 Staff Psychologist
Jana K. Tran, Ph.D. [email protected] 281-901-4341 Staff Psychologist
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 600 Jefferson, 6th Floor Houston, Texas 77002
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. Practicum students will be introduced to the role of psychologists working with first responders providing fire and emergency medical services in a public service, governmental organization. Psychology Services offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy for firefighters and their families. We also perform crisis interventions for critical events, such as line-of-duty deaths, injuries of firefighters, and traumatic incidents (e.g., pediatric deaths, suicides). Psychology Services also oversees and directs the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team, which is comprised of peer support personnel. Though many fire departments do psychological screenings for new hires, HFD is the only known department that employs two full-time staff psychologists offering crisis intervention and psychotherapy to firefighters and their families.
Practicum students will: Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to firefighters and/or immediate family members. Please note that the majority of clients participate in individual or couples therapy. Participate in the peer-led CISM teams following emergency situations (i.e., diffusings, debriefings). Respond with licensed psychologists to urgent crises (e.g. accidents, fires, suicide assessment, welfare checks). Develop and conduct outreach aimed at reducing mental health problems among first responders (e.g. suicide prevention, alcohol abuse reduction). Assess and treat firefighters presenting with posttraumatic stress disorder secondary to first responder trauma (and in some cases, combat trauma or sexual trauma). Attend Command Staff Meetings, CISM Leadership Meetings, Cadet Graduations, Promotion Ceremonies, and other departmental meetings and events. 24
Conduct pilot testing of pre-employment screening measures, including the MMPI-II and the MCMI.
The practicum is a unique opportunity for students interested in trauma psychology and couples therapy. You will work closely in a team comprised of both psychologists and peer support personnel serving over 4,000 firefighters and their families. Supervision is provided by highly experienced psychologists who specialize in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and marriage and family therapy. Firefighters are a largely male, multiethnic group, performing a dangerous and stressful job. As such, students will learn about an interesting subculture and develop a skill set that will translate well to other settings, such as disaster relief, the police department, the military, or the VA.
Additionally, practicum students will have the option of participating in the research team, which includes a structured writing team. Members of the writing team submit portions of their project ideas and/or manuscripts for peer review with other members on the team and reciprocate by providing critiques of each other’s submissions. The staff psychologists have existing datasets which includes measures of depression, suicide, stress, alcohol use, PTSD, and social support; students are welcome to take on a first authored article, or they may find that another member is doing research on a topic they share interest in and could serve as a second/third author.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 16
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? No
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications must be submitted by midnight on Friday, February 12, 2016. Please submit a vitae and statement of interest by email to Drs. Buser and Tran.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews will be held the week of February 22, 2016.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? Yes
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes and yes
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Houston Area Women's Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Lisa Levine, LCSW [email protected] 713-528-6798 (ext. 2305) Clinical Director
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 1010 Waugh Dr. www.hawc.org Houston, Texas 77019
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Masters (LPC Track ONLY)
Please provide a brief description of your site. Students complete a 50-hour required classroom training around the time the semester begins. This interactive training provides information on primary prevention, dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, systems utilized by survivors, crisis intervention skills and an overview of agency services and philosophy. Students will conduct intakes, co- facilitate counseling groups for adults, adolescents, and children, and take crisis hotline calls. Students usually begin seeing clients for individual counseling 2nd semester. All students are expected to work with adults, children, and adolescents. If you are unable to attend the fair, please email Lisa Levine, LCSW for important required schedule information before completing and submitting an application.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 15-16
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Yes. Required training schedule and required internship schedule will be available at the fair and via email request from Lisa Levine, LCSW. While most hours are during evenings and Saturday morning, some weekday business hours are required and room for flexibility is limited.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Students who are interested in beginning Summer 2016, Fall 2016, or Spring 2017 can apply now. Applications are available through our website, and should be submitted along with a cover letter and current resume to [email protected].
When will interviews begin for your site? We will begin scheduling interviews as soon as we receive applications for review. Intern positions are limited, so we encourage early applications. Interviews will be offered based on ability to attend required training, and work required schedule, and screening of application 26 and resume.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No – A minimum two-semester commitment is required.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Starting in summer is fine. Extending through summer is approved on a case-by-case basis.
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Houston Independent School District
Contact Person Email Dr. Lauren Goonan [email protected] Training Director
Dr. Kennetha Frye [email protected] Licensed Psychologist and Practicum Coordinator
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Psychological Services 6100 Knox St - Annex Houston, Texas 77091
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. HISD is a public school setting. We serve pre-K through high school age children. We provide crisis intervention and pre-referral counseling and consultation for children at risk. This is primarily a regular education population but opportunities to work with some special education students may be available. Assessment opportunities are limited in this practicum, but some formal assessment measures may be used to assist in the counseling and/or consultation process. Practicum students usually work 15-20 hours/week with 60% of that time in direct service. School hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm, but actual hours are negotiable with the site supervisor. Individual supervision is provided one hour per week. Applicants must travel between schools and must complete a background check before they can begin the practicum. Applicants must have proof of malpractice insurance through their program or a personal policy before beginning the practicum. Training in crisis intervention is provided at no charge to practicum students and practicum students may attend HISD training of interest to them with their supervisor’s approval. NOVA and PREPaRE and Psychological First Aid models are those used by HISD currently.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 16
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? We have a bi-weekly practicum student seminar. It is usually every other Tuesday at 8:30am.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are 28 required? Begin by emailing your letter of interest, one letter of recommendation, your vita and a list of your coursework to [email protected] . The deadline to send in materials is Monday, February 15th at 5pm CST. These will be reviewed by supervisors and you will be notified by email or phone of an interview date.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews usually begin in late February to early March but can be conducted as soon as materials are received. In the past, we have done interviews as soon as mid-February.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Supervision is limited during the summer due to psychologists being off duty and students end their summer term in early July. Usually practicum students do not work in the summer.
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Innovative Alternatives, Inc.
Contact Person Email Phone Number Eunice Contreras, MA, LPC-S [email protected] 713-222-2525 Director of Clinical Services
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 1335 Regents Park Dr., Suite 240 www.innovativealternatives.org Houston, TX 77058
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s
Please provide a brief description of your site. We provide individual, family, marital and group counseling to all individuals from ages 4 to the elderly. In addition to accepting insurance, self-pay and Medicaid, we provide free counseling, 8 individual sessions and 18 hours of psycho-educational group time to all individuals who have been a victim of a crime at any time in their life and need help to resolve the trauma resulting from that experience, regardless of income level. The free counseling is extended to the victim’s immediate family. We can assist victims in completing their Crime Victims Compensation application, in cases where a police report has been filed. We have various groups throughout the year such as an adult trauma group, anger management group, faith-based trauma resolution group, parenting group, a children’s group and others. We also provide Christian counseling services. We have developed a model of Family Reconciliation Mediation and Family Intervention Mediation and we provide the certification training course for this mediation. We also provide corporate mediation services. We offer numerous trainings & workshops to the community and are an approved CEU provider for licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers. Interns placed at our agency are given a 50% discount of the student rate for all our trainings. We also provide counseling services for a number of non-profit agencies and interns complete part of their hours at these sites, under our supervision.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 14-16
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Yes. Interns are required to attend the bi-weekly Staff meetings on Wednesdays, 11am-12pm and weekly Clinicals (group supervision) on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm. These meetings are mandatory.
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Applications can be submitted throughout the year. We have had a well- respected internship program for over 20 years and we get a lot of applications so we suggest you email us with your interest a semester ahead ideally or at the latest, at mid semester, before you expect to begin. We require that you submit a resume/vita before an interview is scheduled. We also require that interns commit to complete a consecutive 2- semester internship, minimum. These can be Spring/Summer, Summer/Fall, Fall/Spring.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews are scheduled on an ongoing basis.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes, as indicated in the previously.
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Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Cynthia Barkley, Ph.D., LPC-S [email protected] 713-335-6462 Counseling Ministry Associate
Huston McComb, MA, LPC-S [email protected] 713-335-6464 Associate Minister of Counselor Education
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 7401 Katy Fwy http://houstonsfirst.org Houston, TX 77024
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s (LPC Track ONLY)
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center is an approved practicum for several universities in the Houston area. We currently have five board-approved supervisors on staff. Our practicum positions are reserved for those who feel called to use their professional training in a Christian ministry environment. During practicum, students will have the opportunity to see multiple facets of a counseling center. Practicum time may include administrative experience, possible research, role-play, exposure to different modalities of counseling, co-therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and supervision. Students will also be given the opportunity to take part in the Soul Care class that is designed to encourage deeper relationships and build spiritual community.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 10 hours per week
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Those working with clients under 18 years of age: Family Team Meetings - Tuesdays 12-2pm Monthly Counseling Center Meeting - First Wednesday of the Month 12-1 pm
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Summer and Fall Placement: February 15-28 Spring Placement: September 15-30
An application and resume are required. The application may be found at the following website: http://houstonsfirst.org/find-help/counseling/counselor-internship/practicum/ 32
When will interviews begin for your site? Summer and Fall Placement: March 1-7 Spring Placement October 1-7
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes. Depending upon availability and site approval.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? Yes. Practicum positions are dependent upon availability. If there is an open position, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
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Krause Children's Residential Treatment Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Amanda Martin, Ph.D. [email protected] 281-392-7505 Director of Clinical Services 281-392-7560 (FAX)
How do you prefer to be contacted? No preference
Address Website 25752 Kingsland Blvd ww.upbring.org Katy, Texas 77494
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's
Please provide a brief description of your site. Sixty bed locked, 24 hour, residential treatment facility for youth ages 12-17. Mostly CPS and JPD youth. Student would be expected to co-facilitate groups (includes set up, clean up, and de-briefing with therapist/staff), complete group notes, maintain educational portfolios for residents, review psychological evaluations, conduct some assessments as approved by clinical program manager, learn about required documentation and chart requirements, chart filing, learn crisis intervention, and meet with residents as requested by the clinical program manager for check ins and clinical assessments on stability and career counseling. Students must attend individual supervision with the clinical program manager weekly. There is a set schedule for groups, but there is some flexibility for the non-direct hours.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Student would be expected to be on site approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Availability Monday-Friday from 3pm-7pm for groups Treatment plan staffing are Tuesday mornings Required 40 hour orientation prior to being around the clients
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? November/December, March/April; resume and practicum expectations from college
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviewing now
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
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Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Lone Star College Cy-Fair
Contact Person Email Phone Number Angelica Sutton, M.Ed. LPC [email protected] 281-290-3261 Counselor
Melissa Rosson [email protected] 281-290-3237 Director of Counseling
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, Texas 77433
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's
Please provide a brief description of your site. Lone Star College Cy-Fair is a Community College that serves a diverse population. Counseling services offered include: career, academic, disability, crisis, and personal. Students are also granted the opportunity to present workshops and to assist in the First Year Experience course.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Practicum students are expected to work 12-15 hours.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? No. If there are multiple practicum students it is their responsibility to work out a schedule that utilizes available space efficiently.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Students should submit a resume and cover letter by March 1st for the summer and by April 15th for the fall. Documents will be accepted prior to then with a clear understanding of what semester they want to be considered for. This site requires a 2 semester commitment that can begin in the summer.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews can begin as early as March 1 for the summer and no later than May 15th for the fall.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
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Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes summer can be counted as one of the semester commitments.
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Ellen Teng [email protected] 713-578-5513 Director, Psychology Training
How do you prefer to be contacted? E-mail
Address Website 2002 Holcombe Blvd. www.houston.va.gov Houston, Texas 77005
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Practicum students are expected to work up to 20 hours a week. For additional information about the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center please visit www.houston.va.gov/psych_internship.asp.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 16
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Application Materials: Cover letter stating interest areas and CV (In your cover letter, please indicate why you want to train at the VA and potential rotations of interest).
Application Deadline: Feb. 12, 2016
When will interviews begin for your site? Feb. 22, 2016
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Practicum start date is in the fall for each academic year, to extend through the spring semester. Practicum may include the following summer for those interested.
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Michelle M. Forrester, Ph.D., PC
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Michelle Forrester [email protected] 713-598-3559 Chief Psychologist 713-461-5889 (FAX)
Dr. Cathy Schaefer Psychologist
Nancy B. Gibbs Clinical Coordinator
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 175 www.michellemforrester.com Houston, Texas 77024
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The primary focus of this practicum is on young children (birth - 10 years). Practicum students are expected to be a vital part of the services offered (group, individual, and family sessions; intakes; case management) and are treated as professional team members. The primary concerns that we treat are Autism Spectrum, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment issues (e.g., divorce, death, new sibling, etc.), learning disabilities/self-esteem, and adoption-related issues. Additional experiences can be added upon consultation with supervisors.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: At least 2 days per week (approximately 10-15 hours) is expected.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? We have group didactics once a week on Tuesday afternoon from 2-3 pm.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants can apply on an on-going basis and must submit a resume.
When will interviews begin for your site? On-going, usually February/March for summer and following academic year. Occasionally will have openings for Spring (Jan) start date. 39
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? Possibly but unlikely.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes, this is preferred.
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The Monarch Institute Therapeutic School Program
Contact Person Email Phone Number Shawn Hirsch, Ph.D. [email protected] 713-479-0800 Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Therapeutic Services and Training Director
Vita Como [email protected] 713-479-0800 Head of School and Institute
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 2815 Rosefield Dr. www.themonarchschoolandinstitute.org Houston, Texas 77088
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Monarch Institute for Neurological Differences is dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals with neurological differences to move from dependence to interdependence and make more meaningful contributions in life. Through a unique, research- based methodology, we deliver a comprehensive experience that makes success possible for students and clients with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We have a diagnostic clinic, a day school, and a residential component. Interns will serve on the Integrated Learning Practice team with psychological and educational faculty. A minimum of 16 hours is expected, but more hours are available. Evenings and weekends are available in residential Transition Services Program.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule is preferable, to accommodate group therapy.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants can make application throughout the year. Please submit a resume with cover letter stating your interests and hours available along with the online intern application found at 41 http://www.monarchinstitute.org/sites/default/files/ApplicationInternship2015R.pdf
Mid-year intern/practicum positions are available in January.
When will interviews begin for your site? Upon receipt of applications.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? Yes
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Montrose Center
Contact Person Email Phone Number Brittany Burch, LCSW-S, LCDC [email protected] 713-800-0806 LIFE Program Coordinator & Internship Program Coordinator
Christopher Kerr, M.Ed., L [email protected] 713-800-0862 Clinical Director
Preferred method of contact? Email
Address Website 401 Branard, 2nd Floor www.montrosecenter.org Houston, TX 77006
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling PsychologyPhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Montrose Center has been providing mental health, case management, substance abuse treatment and education services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and HIV communities since 1978. The Center has diverse behavioral and mental health programs which cover issues relating to HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, hate crimes, depression, anxiety, adolescence, relationships, sexual/gender identity, coming out, and general mental health. The Center offers behavioral and mental health services through five clinical programs. Clinical student interns will gain experience in: conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and using the DSM-5, will continue to provide preliminary 5 Axes diagnosis, providing direct mental health treatment to individuals, couples, and families, will be given the opportunity to co- facilitate group therapy in the outpatient substance abuse treatment program, the Coming Out Support Group, Bisexuality Support Group, the anti-violence program and/or the HIV program, will identify goals for treatment and prepare treatment plans to address those goals, collect outcomes measures, handle crisis situations, will be provided individual clinical and administrative supervision and group consultation through an immediate supervisor, as well as peer led case presentations. Opportunities for employment are available depending on the needs of the agency (subsequent to passing appropriate licensing exams and requirements).
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 15-18, or whatever is required by the program.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Weekly group supervision w/ interns but those fluctuate by the semester depending on all interns’ schedules.
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When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Cover letter, resume; apply by March 1st.
Begin to apply in March. Email resume and cover letter to: Brittany Burch, LCSW-S, LCDC [email protected]
When will interviews begin for your site? Late March
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No, an 8 month commitment is required.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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A Nurturing Home
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Lyle Cadenhead [email protected] 713-942-2330 Assistant Professor Externship Coordinator
Address Website 1418 Marshall St www.anurturinghome.com Houston, TX 77006
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Provide individual and group counseling. Use Humanistic/Cognitive Behavioral approach, along with Play Therapy, CBT, EMDR and hypnotherapy. Psychological and PsychoEducational testing. Master’s in Counseling students will primarily obtain counseling experience. PhD in Counseling students will primarily do testing with some counseling. Please contact us to get more information.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: The number expected by your practicum.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Practicum students attend two Dyslexia Conferences per year which requires Saturday attendance.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applicants can submit an email with a CV attached at any point in time.
When will interviews begin for your site? February 15, 2016.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? Possibly
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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Texas A&M Telehealth Counseling Clinic
Contact Person Email Phone Number Carly McCord, Ph.D. [email protected] 979-436-0700 Director of Clinical Services
How do you prefer to be contacted? Either
Address: Website 8441 Highway 47 www.telehealthcounseling.org Clinical Building I, Suite 1300 Bryan, TX 77807
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Telehealth Counseling Clinic (TCC) is a non-profit psychological service, research, and training clinic operated under the administration of the Department of Educational Psychology and the Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences at Texas A&M Health Science Center. The TCC provides telehealth counseling and assessment services to low-income residents throughout Central Texas. These services are provided by a team of counseling psychology doctoral students and doctoral-level supervising faculty who are psychologists or otherwise licensed mental health professionals.
The Telehealth Counseling Clinic's practicum program provides students with clinical experience in cutting edge service delivery modalities. The training program is designed to prepare psychology doctoral students for future roles in chronic and rural mental health care service delivery through training seminars, supervision, and clinical experiences. Students are expected to work collaboratively with community partners and seek out creative ways to positively impact the communities in which they provide counseling services. Applicants should have completed at least one semester of supervised experience at a different practicum site before coming to the TCC.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Full-time (15 hours/week): • 8 hours (Maximum of 10 for GA's) direct client contact • 1 hour of individual supervision • 2 hours of didactic and discussion/process oriented group supervision • 2 hours of supervision preparation • 2 hours of case management/paperwork
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require 46 students to be on site on specific days/times? Group supervision. Day and time TBD each semester based on student availability
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Anytime. Deadline for applications April 11th
When will interviews begin for your site? April 12th
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? We have positions open all year. Preference is given to students able to commit at least 2 semesters
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Both. We typically have openings each semester (summer/fall/spring) and preference is given to students able to commit at least 2 semesters.
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Texas Children's Hospital: Adolescent Medicine
Contact Person Email Address Phone Number Dr. Beth Garland [email protected] 832-822-1793 Psychologist
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 6701 Fannin St., Suite 1710.00 Houston, Texas 77030
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Section of Adolescent Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital serves adolescents and young adults (10 – 24 y/o) in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The section offers interdisciplinary treatment in medicine, nursing, nutrition, and psychology to patients who seek services for various presenting problems.
As a psychology practicum student, experiences will include facilitating and co-facilitating group therapy on the inpatient eating disorders unit as well as gaining consultation experience by providing behavioral guidance for patient care with our interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for co-leading individual or family therapy on the inpatient eating disorders unit are also available. Primary training orientations include Dialectal Behavior Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a patient centered and family supported focus. Outpatient experiences will be consultation, screening, brief individual/family intervention, and behavioral group therapy in our outpatient weight management program for adolescents with obesity (Teens Working on Wellness program). The outpatient experience is centered in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Patients present with various symptoms and concerns including (but no exclusive to): eating disorders, binge eating, weight management, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, family conflict and family of origin issues.
This site is suited for those who are seeking a third doctoral practicum or have previous practicum experience and flexible academic schedule for the year. Enrollment in a doctoral program is a requirement.
Didactics (often on Friday afternoons) and Research opportunities may also available.
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Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: The practicum entails approximately 15 - 20 hours/week during the Fall/Spring semesters.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? The practicum student will need to be available on Wednesday mornings (through 2pm) and Thursday afternoons (12pm – 5pm). In addition, at least one other morning block on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday will need to be selected as part of the 15-20 hour requirement.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? To apply, please send brief cover letter and CV with references to Beth Garland at [email protected]. Application deadline February 19, 2016.
When will interviews begin for your site? Invited Interviews will be schedule during the day on March 11, 2016 (8:30am – 1pm).
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Possibly
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Texas Children's Hospital: Psychology Service
Contact Person Email Phone Number Juana Gonzalez [email protected] 832-822-4883 Administrative Assistant
Address Website 6701 Fannin St., CCC1630 www.bcm.edu/pediatrics/psychology Houston, Texas 77030-2399
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Our Externship Program is housed within the Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) Psychology Service and offers student placements within either the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Treatment Program or our Child Neuropsychology Assessment Program. The purpose of the TCH Psychology Service Externship Program is to provide evidence- based training in the professional practice of psychology with an emphasis in clinical child and pediatric psychology. Core Training Experiences for our Externs include direct intervention and testing experiences, live observation of clinic activities, and participation in weekly program staffing and didactics. Neuropsychology externs will gain skill in providing accurate and comprehensive assessment of pediatric and clinical needs in child and adolescent clinical populations. DBD externs will learn evidence-based intervention protocols that incorporate treatment manuals with core competency assessments. Program Staffing provides a weekly forum for team meetings to discuss case management, treatment planning needs, and current literature (journal club) about clinical child and pediatric population needs. Didactics include weekly participation in the Psychology Practice Conference, which is attended by clinical faculty, postdoctoral fellows, interns, and externs. A case presentation is made by a different attendee each week, and case conceptualizations are discussed with group problem-solving for difficult case issues. Psychology Grand Rounds are also offered weekly and are conducted by departmental faculty and invited guest speakers from the professional community.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 12
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Yes, though not required. On Thursdays, students are encouraged to participate in our Professional Practice Conference at Noon, which involves case presentations and didactic presentations. Students in Disruptive Behavior Disorder rotations will need to participate in program meetings on Thursdays at 1pm. 50
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications will be accepted until February 12, 2016. To apply, please request an application form from Ms. Juana Gonzalez at [email protected]. In addition, you will be asked to send her a cover letter describing your program interest and training goals as well as an updated CV (with references).
When will interviews begin for your site? All interviews will take place in late February - March 11, 2014.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No. All of our program practica require a minimum commitment of 2 full semesters.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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University of Houston Clear Lake: Counseling Services
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Jonathan Schmalz-Benson [email protected] 281-283-2586 Training Director
Dr. Cindy Cook [email protected] 281-283-2595 Executive Director
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 2700 Bay Area Blvd www.uhcl.edu/counselingservices Box 331, SSCB 3103 Houston, TX 77058-1098
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Practicum counselors work with individuals, couples, and groups in a university counseling center setting providing personal, academic, and career counseling. Conducting outreach presentations and workshops to various classes, organizations, and groups is also part of the experience. Students will be working with a diverse population of adult clients with a wide variety of clinical issues and severity of disorders. A two- semester commitment is required during the fall and spring. The trainee is expected to be on-site for 18-20 hours each week (not including lunch breaks), divided over three days, and including one or two evenings until 7 pm. We attempt to be flexible in working with students to set a mutually favorable schedule within the limits of our office hours (Office Hours: M-Th 8:30am-7:00pm; Fri 8:30am-1200pm).
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 18-20
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Case conference and training seminars are currently scheduled on Wednesdays mornings, subject to change.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications are accepted at any time, but review of applications will begin in February. To apply, submit CV and a list of coursework to Dr. Schmalz-Benson. 52
When will interviews begin for your site? Review of applications will begin in February, interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? No.
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University of Houston: University Career Services
Contact Person Email Phone Number Tiffany Bitting, M.S. [email protected] 713-743-8466 Associate Director
Priyanka Raut, M.A., M.S. [email protected] 713-743-5091 Career Counselor
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website University Career Services www.uh.edu/ucs 106 Student Service Ctr 1 Houston, TX 77024-3040
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Masters
Please provide a brief description of your site. University Career Services (UCS) provides graduate level students with the opportunity to complete their practicum and internship hours through the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Opportunities for engagement include participation in individual sessions, group supervision meetings, and developmental workshops. UCS encourages our interns to empower UH students by promoting an integrated approach to career counseling. Through collaboration with our on campus partners and providing community resources our interns learn to tailor their career counseling approach to meet our diverse student needs.
Practicum Student Responsibilities: 1. To work a minimum average of 13-15 hours per week. 2. To maintain at least 4-7 student contact hours per week. 3. To facilitate walk-in counseling hours. 4. To conduct individual counseling sessions and keep written case notes. 5. To conduct vocational assessments and interpret written reports with students. 6. To attend the monthly counseling team meetings, if available 7. To follow all of the requirements and procedures of University Career Services. 8. To keep an accurate log of the practicum or internship experience. 9. To follow professional (ACA, APA or AACD) and agency ethical guidelines, along with UH MAP and SAM policies. 10. To attend recurring Group Supervision meetings and to present at least one case study utilizing a theoretical orientation applied to career counseling. 11. To facilitate various career exploration and development workshops both internal and external of the department, which would count toward psycho-educational group hours. 54
12. To assist with other duties as assigned, regarding Career Counseling team goals/projects.
Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled graduate student within the final year of a Counseling, Education or higher education related program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Related experience working with diverse students and a desire to work in a higher education setting preferred. We accept students without prior clinical experience if they have completed required coursework to begin practicum.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: A minimum average of 13-15 hours per week including at least 4-7 student contact hours per week.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? University Career Services’ walk-in hours are Monday – Thursday, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm. Preference is for practicum students to be available at least 13-15 hours during our walk-in appointments and attend monthly Group Supervision meetings.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? We accept 2-3 practicum interns per semester including the summer, fall, and spring semesters. We accept applications on a rolling basis and begin reviewing applications in March for summer/fall and October for spring. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Tiffany Bitting at [email protected].
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No, practicum students are required to make a two semester commitment.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes, students can start during the summer. Students can also stay through the summer, as our office is open throughout the year.
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University of Houston: Counseling and Psychological Services
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Cecilia Sun [email protected] 713-743-5409 Training Director
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 226 Student Service Center 1 www.uh.edu/caps Houston, Texas 77204-3026
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s Counseling Psychology Ph.D. School Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. The University of Houston is the second most ethnically diverse major research university in the United States, and has a population of over 42,000 students. The diversity of the clientele seen at CAPS parallels the unique diversity of the UH student population. Practicum students gain extensive experience with clinical interviewing, individual therapy, group therapy, and workshop design and delivery. There will be 3 or 4 practicum positions available for 2016 - 2017. All placements are two semesters long, beginning mid-August and ending in May at the closing of the University of Houston Spring semester.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 16
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Practicum trainees are expected to be here 16-20 hours/week over a minimum of 2 days. Trainees are strongly encouraged to include Thursday mornings from 9 – 10am in their schedules, in order to participate in agency case conference meetings. One Wednesday per semester, trainees will need to be available from 11:45am – 1:15pm to present a workshop.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications will be accepted beginning in January 2016. Preference is given to applicants who have completed at least 1 semester of practicum. To apply, please email the following items to Dr. Sun: (1) curriculum vitae – include year in current program, previous clinical experience and (2) a list of courses taken to date (transcript not required).
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When will interviews begin for your site? February 1, 2016. Interviews will be offered throughout February, but priority consideration will be given to candidates who interview before February 19, 2016.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Possibly; students cannot start their practicum experience over the summer, but may stay through the summer if desired.
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University of Houston: Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic
Contact Person Email Phone Number Melissa C. Bruce, M.S., CCC/SLP [email protected] 713-743-2773 Clinic Director
Dena Linda, M.A., CCC/SLP [email protected] 713-743-2891 Clinical Educator
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 100 Clinical Research Services Center www.uh.edu/class/comd/slhc Houston 77204
What specialties are accepted at your site? School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. The USLHC is the training clinic within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The staff and graduate clinicians provide evaluation and speech/language treatment services to the greater Houston community. The client age range extends from 18 months old to seniors. In addition to individual treatment, services include preschool and school-age social skills groups, child and adult fluency groups, and communication groups for adults with aphasia.
The partnership with Educational Psychology began as an interdisciplinary collaboration with the Doctoral Program in School Psychology in 2010 to serve clients whose progress can be improved through the addition of psychological services as an adjunctive treatment to speech- language therapy. The role that a psychology student intern fulfills is that of Family Support Specialist. This role includes serving on an Interprofessional team with opportunities for gaining experience in direct assessment of disorders such as intellectual disability, autism, learning disabilities, or other psychological disorders. Intervention is provided through direct and consultative behavioral therapies including pivotal response training and elements of applied behavioral analysis. Parent groups are conducted to support and foster advocacy for those who need to learn more about the special education process for their child who has a disability. Future collaborations may include “process groups” for adults with aphasia, co-facilitated by SLP graduate students and the School Psychology Intern. The SLP student will be the content specialist and the school psychology intern will be the process specialist. One of the advantages of this site is that there are frequent opportunities to engage in consultation with clinical educators, graduate clinicians, clients, caregivers and community-based professionals. Consultation is collaborative and centers around interprofessional goals and objectives. Time commitment is typically up to 20 hours per week. The clinic is open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. 58
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 15
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? There are Language Learning Group and Preschool Social Skills Group staffings that typically take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Noon – 1:00 pm.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? After the Practicum Fair
When will interviews begin for your site? Third week of February.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the next academic year? Yes
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University of St. Thomas: Counseling & Disability Services
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Rose Signorello [email protected] 713-523-3162 Executive Director, Counseling & Disability Services
Debby Jones, M.Ed., LPC [email protected] 713-525-6953 Assistant Director, Counseling & Disability Services
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 3800 Montrose Boulevard www.stthom.edu/counseling Houston, Texas 77006
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master's Counseling Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. The UST campus is located near Houston’s Museum District and the Texas Medical Center. Founded in 1947, UST is a Catholic university committed to a liberal arts education, with both undergraduate and graduate programs. Most of the 3,200 students (1,800 undergraduate, 1,400 graduate) are from Texas; however, the student body includes students from 33 states and 57 countries with 59% of students being ethnically diverse. UST is a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Practicum: Beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring semester, one position is available yearly. Typically 15-20 hours weekly, 6-10 hours in direct clinical service. Full day schedules work best. Students usually plan a two or three-day schedule during standard business hours; our center allows for some flexibility of hours and days (Monday through Thursday). Fridays are not regularly scheduled for practicum. Minimum of one hour scheduled for weekly face-to-face supervision; impromptu supervision with Counseling Services clinicians available as needed. Additional supervision is provided if groups are co-facilitated. Two-hour staff meeting weekly; one hour for case review/group supervision and one hour for departmental business, in-service training, planning outreach programming, etc. Opportunity to collaborate with other departments within Student Affairs through campus outreach (e.g., training Residence Life staff, etc.)
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Services Offered: Individual counseling primarily; some group counseling Consultation Crisis intervention Campus outreach programming on student mental health and wellness issues (e.g., relationships, depression awareness, sexual assault, bystander intervention, study skills and stress reduction) Disability Services also administered, though not directly a part of practicum; students may observe
Expectations for Practicum Students: Fulfill all prerequisites as outlined by the home university’s Counseling or Counseling Psychology program, including completion of a course before practicum placement in atypical or abnormal behavior Completion of group counseling course preferred Obtain and provide documentation of professional liability insurance Participate in initial orientation to Counseling Services Present one case study each semester to the clinical team Maintain professionalism and honor ethical guidelines (ACA and APA) Participate in all Counseling Services programs Develop and implement an original campus outreach program each semester Write two brief articles for departmental website each semester Participate as a creative member of our department
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications are accepted directly following the practicum fair.
Application materials: UST Counseling Center application, resume/vita, and 3 professional references
When will interviews begin for your site? After the practicum fair.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? No
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UT Health Science Center at Houston: Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addictions (CNRA)
Contact Person Email Phone Number Carly Malcolm-Hoang, MA, LPC-S [email protected] 713-486-2832 Counselor Supervisor
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address Website 1941 East Road http://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/research/addiction Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building (BBSB) Houston, Texas, 77054
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s Counseling Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. The primary site of this practicum position is the outpatient Treatment Research Clinic (TRC) of the CNRA, a component of the UTHealth Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The TRC serves adults with a primary substance use disorder who are enrolled in research studies. Self-referred clients seeking treatment are adults (age 18-60) in the Houston community. The demographic breakdown of the patient population served is 70% male, 60% non-whites, and 12% Hispanic or Latino; with a mean age of 45 years old and a 12th grade education level. Clients receive a comprehensive initial psychiatric and medical evaluation including the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM 5 (SCID) and semi-structured addiction and drug history interviews. Approximately 30 new patients undergo an initial evaluation per month, resulting in about 5-10 new therapy cases per month. Students participating in the CNRA practicum are involved in conducting intake assessments and delivering manual-based individual motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance-based therapy. Students receive initial and ongoing training and supervision.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: Students must commit to at least 16 hours or 2 full days a week.
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Students are expected to attend group supervision once a week but this meeting is adjusted to accommodate student schedules.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are 62 required? Applicants may apply at any time. The application process typically takes 8 weeks. If interested, applicants should send an email to Carly Malcolm-Hoang with CV attached.
When will interviews begin for your site? Interviews are ongoing
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Students may start their practicum at any time of the year.
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UT Health Science Center at Houston: Department of Pediatrics
Contact Person Email Phone Number Dr. Allison Dempsey [email protected] 713-500-5905 Psychologist
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email
Address 6431 Fannin Street MSB 2.106 Houston, Texas 77030
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Psychology PhD School Psychology PhD
Please provide a brief description of your site. Students will gain experience with assessment and intervention with children with chronic medical conditions and their families in a pediatric medical setting
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: 15
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Hours are during the day (8-5, Monday, through Thursday)
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? Applications due by February 20, 2016; Please provide CV and letter of interest,
When will interviews begin for your site? March 1
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? No
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes
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UT Health Science Center at Houston: Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic (Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Contact Person Email Phone Number Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D. [email protected] 713-486-2588 Professor
Rosleen Mansour, M.A. [email protected] 713-486-2591 Senior Coordinator
How do you prefer to be contacted? Email is best.
Address Deptartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Websites: http://www.uth.tmc.edu/chdr/services.htm (clinic) http://med.uth.tmc.edu/departments/psychiatry/faculty/bio-faculty-Pearson-Deborah.html
What specialties are accepted at your site? Counseling Master’s Counseling Psychology Ph.D. School Psychology Ph.D.
Please provide a brief description of your site. The Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic in UT Department of Psychiatry's is part of the Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. We provide developmental, psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of developmental, emotional/behavioral, and/or academic concerns. A particular specialty of this clinic is the assessment of behavioral and emotional concerns in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, and our trainees will have the opportunity to learn specialized assessments for this population. We do both fee-for-service and research evaluations, and consult with a variety of agencies and referring professionals. Although we are open to considering first year doctoral students, preference is given to students with more experience.
Minimum number of hours students will need to be on site: N/A
Do you have any special scheduling considerations (e.g., staff meetings, etc.) that require students to be on site on specific days/times? Most of our clinical evaluations are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so those days would be 65 the best days for students to schedule with us.
When can applicants begin to apply to your site and what application materials are required? After the Practicum Fair is fine.
When will interviews begin for your site? February 1, 2016.
Does your site offer summer only practicum positions? We offer summer and traditional school-year practicum positions.
Can students start their practicum experience over the summer, or stay through the summer? Yes.