Psychological Intern, Counselling and Psychological Services

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About UC CAPS

 At UC CAPS, we prioritize accessible and effective services that you can access when you need them. We take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you identify tools, resources, and strategies to meet your mental health goals. This might only take one meeting, or it might take a little more support. Either way, we’re here to help you on your Bearcat journey.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Counseling & Psychological Services (UC-CAPS) is seeking (4) four culturally sensitive and informed interns for our doctoral internship training program. This is a full-time, 12-month position involving extensive training, supervision, and the provision of clinical services. Interns will participate in seminars, and will receive training in individual and group psychotherapy, crisis counseling, consultation, and referral services, as well as supervision of practicum students in training within our center. A successful candidate for our internship will have strong general therapy skills, self-awareness and self-curiosity, interest and/or experience providing culturally informed services, as well as a clear commitment to supporting students from all dimensions of diversity and intersecting identities.

Essential Functions

• Perform various duties for a specific department, program, or division at the University of Cincinnati.

• The internship is an on-the-job training program designed to provide the individual with experience in a selected field and/or within a specific area of interest.

Minimum Requirements

• Significant academic coursework and progress toward an applicable degree
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart information

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Enrolled in Doctoral Program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program

• Completion of all academic coursework for the doctoral degree.

• Experience providing brief individual therapy to international, historically underrepresented, and/or underserved college populations.

• Experience in a college counseling center.

• Dissertation scheduled for defense before internship year.

• Good interpersonal skills, team oriented, and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.

• The ability to manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining good self-care and positive and healthy perspectives.

Application Process Information

Complete an Applicant Profile and upload your CV/Resume. Officially apply to position #35677 and upload your cover letter under the 'Additional Documents' section of the application. Complete the supplemental questions on the application. Applicants should have already applied via the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). The first step is to create an application via the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI). You can find information about APPIC here: https://www.appic.org/ and information about creating an AAPI here: https://www.appic.org/Internships/AAPI. For more information about CAPS, please visit the website at Counseling and Psychological Services - Campus Life | University Of Cincinnati (uc.edu) For any additional questions or concer