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Internships at FCS

Family Counseling Service offers internship placement opportunities for 2nd year master’s level students in counseling, psychology, marriage & family therapy, and social work programs.

FCS is proud to announce we are able to accept doctoral students for both therapy and diagnostic externships.

Training behavioral healthcare clinicians since 1984, our internship program accepts a limited number of students each year from a variety of schools.

An emphasis is placed on experiential learning through clinical contact with a wide variety of client types, utilizing multiple theoretical constructs and techniques.

Doctoral Diagnostic Practicum Students will:

FCS also offers diagnostic practicum placements for doctoral students. As a member of ACEPT, FCS abides by ACEPT guidelines and encourages prospective students to apply according to ACEPT protocol. Application materials should be sent to the attention of Natalie Pamphile, Psy.D.

Doctoral Diagnostic Practicum Students will be trained using a comprehensive training curriculum that includes:

Observation of in-depth clinical interviews and test administration
Development of skills in the domains of case conceptualization, differential diagnosis, diversity issues in assessment, professional report-writing and providing individualized, best practice treatment recommendations
Administration of full psychological test batteries to children, adolescents and adults
Weekly individual supervision
Individual “smart” goals for working on identified areas of growth and professional development
Weekly group supervision that includes case consultation as well as a didactic component

2nd year Masters-level students will:

Provide direct client service to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, etc. with an average of 15 direct hours/week
Co-facilitate at least one group
Participate in agency fundraising activities and other community activities
Interact with and learn from other students from various perspectives
Participate in weekly individual supervision
Attend group supervision every Friday from 9am-12pm
Be available to see clients during evening hours until 9pm and/or Saturdays
Commit to being onsite 24 hours a week

Bachelor-level students will:

Provide direct client service to children and adolescents in the 1-2-1 Mentoring Program
Provide transportation for clients during service provision
Participate in both individual and group supervision