Part Time – Student (Graduate) - Counseling and Psychological Services Internship

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) invites applications for its graduate internship training program (GITP) at our Middletown campus. This is an on-site, paid, and immersive training experience designed for graduate students pursuing psychological, social work, doctoral program preparation, and other clinical degrees and careers. This curriculum extends beyond traditional service provision and strives to reflect a current and comprehensive representation of the collegiate mental health career field.

This experience is intended to facilitate clinical and personal growth for future mental health professionals. As such, the GITP features a didactic component designed to complement the academic instruction of most graduate programs with a focus on practical application and professional development. Examples of training topics include early case conceptualization and treatment-planning, crisis and emergency protocol, theoretical orientation development, ethical competency within short/brief service delivery, cultural competency and humility, and clinical documentation.

We seek talented applicants with specialized skills, training, or interests relevant to the collegiate mental health field such as multicultural counseling, trauma, disordered eating, acute anxiety and depression, addictive behaviors, identity intersectionality, student with disabilities, adult learners, multilingual and international students, as well as BIPOC, LGTBQ+, AAPI, first generation, and veteran students. 

CAPS is currently seeking two graduate intern positions for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Semesters. Well-qualified practicum applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling to students seeking assistance for emotional and behavioral concerns.
  • Video recordings of select sessions are required for training and skill development
• Conduct intake assessments, case management services, virtual, campus, community, and auxiliary resources for students entering CAPS’ services.
• Evaluate student concerns, conceptualize provisional diagnoses, assess potential for referral to a more appropriate service provider/level of care when indicated, and facilitate referral. 
• Assist with access/triage assessment.
• Screen incoming student data forms related to services and symptom severity.
• Partner with supervisor and other campus staff to coordinate urgent mental health crisis services.
• Consult with campus community on issues of care and concern.
• Participate and present in group and individual clinical supervision. One hour of weekly individual supervision is required.
• Assist with CAPS’ outreach programming. Examples include classroom presentations, First-Year Seminars (FYS), workshops, panel discussions, or CAPS-sponsored campus events.
• Attend GITP training seminars and presentations as outlined above.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Prior to Interview(s) :
  • Enrollment in a master’s degree program in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental-health discipline.
  • Completed relevant graduate-level coursework in clinical interviewing, ethics, multicultural competency, psychopathology, theories and models of psychotherapy, and group counseling.
  • Submit cover letter outlining training application/placement (i.e. practicum or internship) with current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Provide unofficial university transcripts (to ensure academic eligibility).
  • All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Post-Interview/Offer :
  • Provide proof of professional liability insurance (minimum $1 million per claim and aggregate $3 million per occurrence)
  • Candidates should be prepared to provide up to two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), if requested.

  • Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

Please note incomplete applications may not be reviewed or considered.  Applicants advancing to interviews will be provided a brief questionnaire regarding the specifics of their graduate program’s needs (e.g. number of required hours, MOU requirements, intended graduation date, etc.), goals they hope to pursue within the GITP, theoretical orientation, career goals, etc.

International graduate student applications will be processed on a case-by-case basis with assistance from your institution’s International Student Office (or equivalent).

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