CAPS at University Housing Practicum Position

Practicum Placement Positions

The CAPS at University Housing program, a partnership between Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and University Housing at SIU, is offering practicum placement positions for graduate students within human services fields. The program was developed to provide students within the residence halls with support and access to mental health services that will assist with improving retention, matriculation, and completing a degree. These are considered competitive positions for graduate students who demonstrate a foundational competency in clinical intervention, outreach/community intervention, and assessment, among other skills. Preferably, students who are selected for these practicum placements will have some previous clinical experience. Supervision is a priority at CAPS in University Housing and central CAPS, and as such, significant resources will be applied to practicum students in both initial and ongoing training. Direct supervisors are licensed clinicians. 

Requirements:

• Acceptance into a graduate degree program within the human service field at SIU (e.g.; social work; rehabilitation counseling; counselor education; other as appropriate)
• Academic performance within that degree program in correlation with departmental standards
• Signing a contract that stipulates to the following:
  • Completion of required training sessions.
  • Agreement to work 15 – 20 hours per week on average.
    • Hours available include late morning, afternoon, evening, and weekends
    • 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday (typical hours)
• Practicum position will run for one academic year (August – May).
• Communication with academic departments to fulfill the necessary requirements and evaluations associated with the practicum experience.
• Fulfillment of duties and responsibilities as required by the CAPS at University Housing program.

Duties:

The following duties, and others as assigned will be a part of the practicum experience within the CAPS at University Housing program:

• Providing biopsychosocial assessments.
• Providing brief intervention and counseling.
• Providing triage and referral services.
• Providing consultation with University Housing staff and other university professionals.
• Developing and providing psychoeducation, community intervention, and outreach services.
• Engaging in skills groups and seminars for students.
• Engaging in individual and group supervision.

Opportunities may be available to participate in the following:

• Group process observation and/or intervention at CAPS
• Engagement with the Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Team, Eating Disorder Outpatient Team, Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team, and group therapy programs
• Continuing education within the CAPS at University Housing program, CAPS, and Student Health Services
• Others opportunities as available