Practicum Requirements

• A minimum of 17 hours per week of on-site commitment
• Or 20 hours per week if the practicum counselor would like to acquire group therapy experience
• Must be scheduled over the course of two academic semesters (Fall/Spring).

We seek to recruit a range of candidates who have experience and training in treating clients with unique identities.  We are committed to our student clients from different backgrounds, so they experience a sense of belonging and connection when they engage with our staff.  We prioritize creating access, ensuring respect, promoting success, and fostering a sense of belonging for all Jayhawks.  The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

Practicum counselors are afforded a breadth of clinical training opportunities, which include individual therapy provision, couples and group therapy co-facilitation, crisis intervention observation and supervised practice, and outreach program delivery.

A minimum of one hour per week of formal supervision is provided by a CESS staff psychologist or post-doctoral fellow. Weekly didactic seminars are an integral part of the training program and cover a wide range of psychotherapeutic topics. Practicum counselors are revered as members of the CESS staff and are required to participate in orientation, staff meetings, case collaboration and other professional activities. They are expected to follow the ethical guidelines and principles as established by the American Psychological Association (APA), as well as be aware and adhere to pertinent Kansas laws governing professional practice.

• Doctoral Counseling Practicum Training Manual (pdf)
• Sample Didactic Seminar Schedule (pdf)

Application Process

Doctoral students enrolled in CPCE 5631 (University of Missouri-Kansas City) or Advanced Field Work (University of Kansas) are eligible to apply. Those who cannot commit to 17-20 hours per week on-site should not apply.

The application deadline is by the third week in January annually.

Direct all application materials and questions to:

Kate Papachristou
LSCSW (Counseling Center Clinician)
Counseling and Educational Support Services
The University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mailstop 4006
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-6580
kpapachristou@kumc.edu

Email the following materials:

• Letter of interest that outlines:
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Training goals for the practicum year
  • Career aspirations
  • Any additional information you believe may be helpful
• Comprehensive Vitae, which includes the following:
  • Prior practicum setting(s)
  • Total hours
  • Direct contact hours
  • Supervisor(s)
  • Start and end dates
• Three professional references
  • Name
  • Title
  • Address
  • Phone
  • Email