Training Opportunities
Overview
The overall goal of the counseling center training program is to facilitate the development of competent and well-rounded mental health professionals through training in clinical service delivery and outreach, as well as through high-quality supervision, didactic training and mentoring. The focus of the program is on developing counseling and psychotherapy skills with a range of psychological and presenting issues in the college student population. the counseling center provides services to enrolled undergraduate students and trainees will gain experience in providing both individual and group counseling services, outreach, and professional development in a university counseling center environment.
The counseling center accepts applications from graduate students enrolled in counselor education, mental health counseling, clinical social work, clinical or counseling psychology masters or doctoral level programs. Students may complete a practicum, advanced practicum, or internship at the counseling center under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. The training program of the student must be accredited in order to apply to UMW. Preference is given to trainees who can work both in the fall and spring semesters of an academic year. The counseling center is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Clinical hours are not available outside of these times.
Trainees are typically on-site 16-20 hours per week and receive 1-2 hours of individual supervision per week as per their graduate program requirements and applicable state licensing laws. In addition, trainees participate in a weekly training group seminar where formal case presentations and trainings on various topics (e.g., crisis management, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse) are offered. All trainees are supervised by licensed mental health professionals, including Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Psychologists. Our program is equipped with webcams and requires that trainees tape all counseling sessions to review with a supervisor.
How to Apply
If you are interested in a training opportunity, please email the Director, Dr. Tevya Zukor (tzukor@umw.edu) an unofficial copy of your graduate school transcripts, a cover letter and an updated curriculum vita. Placements are not available during the summer months (mid-May to mid-August).