Our primary training program is for graduate students currently enrolled in appropriate programs at Rutgers as well as at other universities. It includes practicum , externship and part- time internship experiences with the range of psychological services offered in a college counseling setting. These include intake assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychological education and consultation services. Experience in more specialized areas such as multicultural issues, diversity, eating disorders and sports psychology are also available. Our program is individually tailored to the needs of the trainee with an emphasis on the development and refinement of sound clinical skills.
Supervision is given by experienced, licensed clinicians.
Both beginning and advanced level trainees are encouraged to apply. There are also limited opportunities for unpaid post-doctoral training at the Counseling Center. Each year we offer a few post-docs the opportunity to see counseling center clients in exchange for individual supervision by one of our senior, licensed clinicians. An interview with one or more senior staff members at the Center prior to acceptance. Application Application for a post-doctoral position should be made to Dr. Mark J. Forest, Coordinator of Training.