Practicum in Center for Anxiety and OCD-Related Disorders SLBMI

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute offers a clinical practicum in mental health. All practicum are nine-month training experiences. The approximate start date is September 16th and the approximate end date is May 30th, subject to some variation based on the student’s academic schedule.  Practicum experiences are typically 9-10 hours per week. We do not offer a three-month or one-semester practicum. 

Center for Anxiety and OCD-Related Disorders (COARD):

Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders (COARD) practicum involves providing cognitive behavioral interventions in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for people with severe anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, phobias, and related problems, including Major Depression. COARD practicum students are provided ongoing training in evidence-based treatments for OCD and Anxiety Disorders, led by COARD Director Alison Menatti, Ph.D.

Practicum student application deadline is February 23, 2024, with a notification date of March 22, 2024.

• Qualifications: Students must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, or another mental health discipline.
• Number of Positions: Three to four
• Hours/Schedule: Placement requirement is nine to ten hours per week. Attempts are made to devise schedules that accommodate each student’s additional academic commitments.
• Starting/Ending Dates: All practicum are nine-month training experiences. The approximate start date is September 16th and the approximate end date is May 30th, subject to some variation based on the student’s academic schedule. We do not offer a three-month or one-semester practicum.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Students will administer psychological interventions under the direction of a licensed psychologist and other licensed mental health professionals. In addition, students may co-lead therapy groups, attend and participate in group supervision and clinical rounds, and conduct intake screenings. Students are also invited to attend all continuing education programs provided at the Institute.
• Supervision: All students will receive one to two hours, per week, of group supervision by a licensed psychologist. Regularly scheduled individual supervision is typically provided by postdoctoral fellows in clinical psychology. The hours and frequency of supervision depend upon the number of hours involved in the student’s practicum. Students will also receive input and supervision from a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a case-by-case basis.
• Funding: SLBMI does not provide a stipend for students. Occasionally, students have been able to obtain outside funding.
• Research Opportunities: The practicum is a clinical experience and research is not required. However, opportunities are available for participation in research for those who are interested.

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