They may also be invited to staff development programs scheduled during the course of the year. The primary focus of the practicum is on individual psychotherapy of differential lengths of treatment. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment within the first few sessions so that a comprehensive treatment plan may be carried out within a brief therapy model. Externs generally carry 7 to 9 individual cases per week. In addition, externs receive training in intake assessments and provide one hour a week of intake availability, to begin at the discretion of their primary supervisor.
Externs work cooperatively with the staffing team for case disposition of their intakes.
Externs are responsible for case management and system linkage, client advocacy, and record documentation as required in their therapeutic work. There may also be an opportunity for externs to co-lead a support group or therapy group with a senior staff member. CAPS staff serve as liaison supervisors to externs to facilitate the development of consultation and outreach skills. Application Procedures Applications are invited from graduate students in doctoral programs in counseling or clinical psychology. Advanced masters students are also highly considered.