Counseling & Testing Center
 

• Specialized Interests
• alcohol/drugs
• eating/body image
• glbtq students
• graduate students
• international students
• on–line screenings
• students of color
• students with disabilities
• test anxiety

Training Opportunities

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Practicum

The Counseling and Testing Center is a Practicum site for doctoral students in the Clinical and Counseling Psychology graduate programs. There is typically a one academic year commitment for the practicum‚ which is 10 hrs per week. This includes five hours of clinical work‚ at least one hour for individual supervision‚ and participation in a one hour per week practicum seminar. Practicum students have the choice to participate in the group psychotherapy training program as part of their practica‚ in which case fewer individual clients are seen so that clinical work still equals five hours per week. Including the group training program in the practicum experience requires an additional 1½ hours for group supervision of group therapy. The practicum can be paid or unpaid depending on the availability of funding.

Applications are accepted each spring semester for the following academic year. To apply a candidate must submit a current vita and cover letter expressing interest in the practicum to the C&T Associate Director (Dr. Charlie O’Neill). Candidates will then be contacted to schedule an interview with the clinical staff. More information can be obtained from the Associate Director at (859) 257–8701.

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Group Psychotherapy Training Program

We also have a specialized group psychotherapy training program which is based on the apprentice model. In the group program a psychology doctoral student starts as a process observer in one of the interpersonal groups. The process observer is a silent member of the group taking notes on the process of the group. After observing for a semester the student may then co–lead one of the groups. The group program requires 2 hours a week for group leadership‚ and 1½ hours a week for group supervision for both group leaders and process observers. Doctoral students may integrate the group training program into an official practicum at C&T or may elect to participate only in the group program. Interested students should contact Dr. Di Sobel at (859) 257–8701.

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Outreach Programming

We also offer opportunities for doctoral students to participate in our outreach programming whether they are involved in a practicum experience or not. Outreach programming experience is critical for those interested in working at a college counseling center.

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On-Call Counselor Positions

The On–Call Counselor (OCC) is a paid position through the Office of Residence Life open to doctoral students in counseling or clinical psychology. There are two OCC positions available each year. OCC’s are trained and supervised by the professional staff of the Counseling & Testing Center. The OCC’s provide consultation and crisis intervention for the residence halls during hours the Counseling & Testing Center is closed (5 pm to 8 am Monday through Friday and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday). OCC’s carry a beeper during times they are on call‚ which rotates between the two positions. Only RA’s and Hall Directors have access to the beeper.

The responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. Be “on call” (carry a pager) to assist the Residence Life staff and Counseling Center personnel with emergency situations‚ to include situations that are potentially life threatening or require hospitalization.
2. Provide consultation to the Hall Directors and Resident Advisors regarding student development issues and problems of group living.
3. Provide limited “drop–in” counseling services‚ crisis intervention and referrals to students living in residence halls and undergraduate apartments.
4. Refer students to the University Counseling Center for extended individual help or to another campus resource such as the Student Health Service or other agencies.
5. Provide and/or schedule outreach activities such as workshops on eating disorders‚ alcohol and substance abuse‚ interpersonal relationships‚ study skills‚ etc.
6. Report to the Director of the Counseling Center for clinical supervision. Serve as the “on–the–spot” liaison from the Counseling Center to the residence halls. Will be supervised by a licensed member of the Counseling Center staff and will be required to attend weekly or biweekly supervisory meetings.
7. Participate in all applicable‚ Residence Life staff training experiences and occasional monthly staff meetings. Meet monthly with Residence Life staff supervisor.

Applications for the OCC position(s) are accepted in mid spring. To apply‚ submit a current vita and cover letter expressing interest in the OCC position to the C&T Associate Director (Dr. Charlie O’Neill) and the Associate Director of the Office of Residence Life. Candidates will then be contacted to schedule an interview with the clinical staff. More information can be obtained from the Associate Director at (859) 257–8701.