HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER
 

ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN COLLEGE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH

ABOUT ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY

St. Edward’s University (SEU) is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution with a diverse staff and student body. In fact, U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Edward’s among the top 25 master’s-granting institutions in the Western region.

The university promotes excellence in teaching and learning in an environment that encompasses the campus classroom, student life programs and the broader community. A caring faculty and staff, recognizing that learning is a lifelong process, teach the skills needed to be independent and productive. Students are encouraged to confront the critical issues of society and to seek justice and peace. Students are helped to understand themselves, clarify their personal values and recognize their responsibility to the world community. The university gives the example of its own commitment to service.

St. Edward’s was founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics: the courage to take risks, an international perspective, and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.

The student population (approximately 5,300) is composed of students from diverse ethnic, age, gender, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Approximately 44.7% of the student population identifies as an ethnic minority, and 33.8% are non-traditionally aged undergraduates or graduate students.

ABOUT THE HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER

The Health & Counseling Center provides high quality, integrated health, counseling and wellness services to support our diverse student population in achieving their highest potential. Our service offerings include:

Counseling Services

Health Services

Wellness Services

• Stress management and biofeedback programs
• Alcohol and drug education
• Hilltopper Peer Health Education team
• Online health education tools
• Outreach presentations, trainings, and workshops

HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER STAFF

• Claudia Carroll, Ph.D., Director
• Charles Couchman, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
• Pete Erickson, LPC, Outreach & Wellness Coordinator
• Isabel Evans, Medical Assistant
• Jessica Herrera, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist/College Assistance Migrant Program Counselor
• Mary Jones, FNP, Nurse Practitioner/Health Services Coordinator
• Lee Land, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist/Alcohol & Other Drug Program Director/Training Director
• Sirritta Roundtree, Office Specialist
• Ellen Scholz, RN, Nurse
• Jennifer Shedd, Health Services Specialist
• Allison Smith, FNP, Nurse Practitioner
• Seleena Smith, M.Ed., Staff Psychologist
• Suzanne Stover, Administrative Coordinator

PRACTICUM PROGRAM

The Health & Counseling Center offers practicum training for doctoral-level graduate students in APA or regionally accredited clinical or counseling psychology programs. This practicum provides trainees with experience in a multidisciplinary university counseling center setting. Trainees are expected to work 14 to 16 hours per week during regular business hours (8am to 6pm) with occasional evening hours spent in outreach activities for the university community, as needed. In addition, trainees are required to attend weekly group case consultation and practicum seminar at the Health & Counseling Center on Friday mornings. Other practicum days are negotiable based on availability. Trainees adhere to the SEU academic calendar for holidays and beginning/ending dates.

Trainees participate in a nine-month program (450+ hours) that includes:

There is also an optional training opportunity for co-facilitation of a group, depending on availability, scheduling, and interest. This opportunity is only available in addition to (rather than in lieu of) the aforementioned practicum experience.

*Percentage of time in activities may vary based on individual training needs and other factors.

TRAINING EMPHASIS

We seek applicants who are particularly interested in developing skills in multiculturally competent college student mental health service delivery.

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

• Completion of a minimum of 2 semesters of prior practica, or a combination of training and work experience that would be equivalent to the practicum requirement.
• Completion of 24 credit hours at the graduate level in a regionally accredited program leading to a masters or doctoral degree in psychology or counseling. Coursework must include at least 9 credit hours in courses related to counseling and psychotherapy.
• Completed application form.
• Reference letter from a previous clinical supervisor.
• Interview with one or more of the Health & Counseling Center staff.

SELECTION OF TRAINEES

• Trainees will be selected in a competitive process. The Training Director and other staff will review application materials, letter of reference, and interview information.
• Final selection of trainees will include a variety of factors including the criteria listed above, the type and quality of the prior practicum experience, interest in a career in a university counseling center setting, interest in multicultural issues, graduate GPA, other prior education/experience/employment, and the extent to which applicants’ goals and values are congruent with the SEU Mission Statement and the mission of the Health & Counseling Center.

APPLICATION

Students interested in a practicum at the SEU Health & Counseling Center should confer with their Practicum Director or Program Director prior to applying. For full consideration, submit all application materials by February 15, 2012. Ethnic minority students, international students, and others from traditionally underrepresented populations are especially encouraged to apply.

To  view the application, click here.

Lee Land, Ph.D., Training Director
Health & Counseling Center
St. Edward’s University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512.448.8538
E-mail: leel@stedwards.edu