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Quick Links Accessing Counseling Services Outreach, Consultations and Mentoring Training Programs Service, Training and Administrative Activities Per Week Track 1 - College Mental Health & Disability Services Track 2 - College Mental Health & Sports Psychology
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Practicum Counselor Training ProgramThe USC Student Counseling Services offers a two semester, 16-18 hour per week advanced practicum program. This is an excellent opportunity for clinical experience within a university counseling center and to gain skill in short-term therapy as well as outreach and consultation. Program DescriptionAdvanced practicum trainees will be involved with clients at the Student Counseling Services and the USC campus community in the following ways. Each trainee: (1) carries a case-load of six clients each semester (2) has the opportunity to conduct intakes in the spring semester (3) receives one hour of individual supervision (primary) with a psychology intern in our APA-accredited internship program and an additional (adjunct) hour from a senior staff member (4) receives 1.5 hours of group supervision with the practicum coordinator (5) may participate in group process observation training if space permits and (6) participates in consultation and outreach programming. The following are regular weekly activities required for participation in the Practicum Training program:
A mandatory orientation program commences in August of the training year. It includes training modules in short-term psychotherapy, diagnosis and assessment, psychiatric consultation, crisis intervention, ethical and legal concerns, wellness, working with diverse client populations, outreach and consultation, and other topics to be determined. EligibilityEnrollment in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Pepperdine University or at the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, or in the Clinical-Community Psychology Doctoral program at the University of La Verne is required. Application ProcessRequired materials include a letter of interest, vita, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Please contact:
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