Practicum training program

Direct Service (initial evaluations, individual counseling, optional group counseling, optional psychological assessment): 50%

Indirect Service (individual supervision, group supervision, didactic seminars, client presentations, monthly staff meetings, monthly staff diversity trainings, administrative and documentation time): 50%

We offer positions for the 2022-2023 training year beginning August 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. Practicum counselors will attend a new trainee orientation for the first two weeks in August. Practicum counselors are required to hold on-site hours on Wednesday mornings 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to attend practicum group supervision and didactic training seminar.

The training placement is currently an on-site experience. Visit the University's COVID policies and procedures webpage for more information.

Practicum counselors receive 11 university holidays, vacation (or “annual”) leave days, sick days, and professional development leave. The timing of leave is subject to the approval of the Director of Training.

Required:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a formal Ph.D. or Psy.D. doctoral program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and be in good standing.
• Successfully completed graduate-level coursework in ethics, diagnosis and assessment and intervention with adults.

Preferred:

• University Counseling Services seeks individuals with a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity and inclusion, have solid communication skills, practice good self-care, are open to learning, and value self-reflection as a tool for professional development.
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior practicum counseling experience.
• Previous training and experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Applicants enrolled in an APA accredited program.

Recruitment for the 2022-2023 psychology practicum training year has been extended until all positions are filled. To apply, please send the following to Jodi Thomas, Director of Training, at jodit@unr.edu:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position you are applying to
• Up to date curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references, at least one who can speak to your clinical work (or to your clinical training if you will be new to providing clinical services)

 Interviews will be 45-50 minutes via zoom video conferencing.

Questions about the training program can be forwarded to Jodi Thomas, Director of Training / Associate Director, at jodit@unr.edu.

Foundation/First Year: Individual case management sessions, resource management and consultation with community and campus providers, campus outreach and consultation, optional group counseling observation, individual supervision, group supervision, didactic seminars, client presentations, monthly staff meetings, monthly staff diversity trainings, administrative and documentation time.

Clinical/Second Year: initial evaluations, individual counseling, optional group counseling, individual supervision, group supervision, didactic seminars, client presentations, monthly staff meetings, monthly staff diversity trainings, administrative and documentation time

We offer 15-20 hour per week positions for the 2022-2023 training year beginning August 1, 2022 through the end of the spring 2023 semester. Practicum students are highly encouraged to attend a new trainee orientation during the first two weeks in August. For University MSW students, since the orientation takes place outside of the usual semester timeframe, flex-time would be credited to the practicum student’s schedule later in the semester. Practicum students are required to hold on-site hours on Wednesday mornings 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to attend practicum group supervision and didactic training seminar.

The training placement is currently an on-site experience. Visit the University's COVID policies and procedures webpage for more information.

Practicum counselors receive 11 university holidays, vacation (or “annual”) leave days, sick days, and professional development leave. The timing of leave is subject to approval of the Director of Training. 

Required:

Social work practicum positions will be coordinated in conjunction with the University MSW field education program; however, students from external MSW or other Master’s level mental health programs are welcome to reach out if interested in training with University CS.

Preferred:

University Counseling Services seeks individuals with a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity and inclusion, have solid communication skills, practice good self-care, are open to learning, and value self-reflection as a tool for professional development.  Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the mental health field.

We are currently accepting applications for first-year / foundation field placement students from the University MSW program. For the 2022-2023 training year, we plan to accept one Foundation Practicum student.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position you are applying to
• Up to date vita or resume
• Contact information for three references
  • If the applicant has had previous clinical experience or training, it is requested that at least one reference be someone who can speak to your clinical work (or to your clinical training if you will be new to providing clinical services).

University School of Social Work Applicants: Please apply through the Sonia system during your program's instructed timeframe, May 6-20.

External Applicants (when applicable): Please send the required materials to Jodi Thomas, Director of Training, at jodit@unr.edu by May 20.

Interviews will take place mid-June and will be 45-50 minutes, via zoom video conferencing.

Questions about the training program can be forwarded to Jodi Thomas, Director of Training / Associate Director, at jodit@unr.edu.