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Externship Program
CCMS Externship
CCMS is committed to serving our community and externs will be a part of this commitment. CCMS offers a 10-month or 12-month externship during the regular academic year that is focused on providing supportive training opportunities for students.
CCMS also offers a summer practicum/internship for students for the months of July/August. This position parallels the details of the 10-12 month commitment except for the following: Summer externs/interns work all daytime hours (no evenings) and do not conduct assessments. Application dates same as for 10-12 month rotation.
EXTERNSHIP FAQ
What does the CCMS Externship include?
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CCMS provides supervised training in individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in a community mental health setting.
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Externs will play an active role in other CCMS programs, such as our afterschool Enrichment Program and Therapeutic Summer Wellness Program.
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Externs will participate in community outreach activities and events.
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There are also opportunities for school-based interventions with elementary-aged children and high school adolescents, and exposure to adjudicated youth through the Multi Systemic Treatment program, and experience with substance use treatments
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The externship experience at CCMS is primarily therapy, although doctoral students will be required to conduct comprehensive batteries, including projective testing and the Rorschach.
When does the Externship begin?
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10-month academic year, with rotations starting in Spring, Summer, and Fall; this can be extended to a three semester, one year experience.
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*Option to extend academic year is available.
How many positions are offered?
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We offer 10-12 positions per 10-month academic year