Practicum
Applications
All applications for a Fall 2024/Spring 2025 practicum are considered on a rolling
basis until openings are filled. The first review of applications begins February
12th with peak interview season occurring late February/early March. While this is
our general timeline, please contact Dr. Stefanie Denu at denu@uhcl.edu to inquire about applying outside of this window, as we accept applications until
all openings are filled.
To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and a list of coursework that will be completed
by the beginning of practicum to Dr. Stefanie Denu at denu@uhcl.edu
Clinical Experience
- Working with individuals in a university counseling center setting; experience with groups and couples as available
- Creating visual outreach presentations on topics relevant to our students
- Working with a diverse population of adult clients with a wide variety of clinical issues and severity of disorder
Supervision
- Weekly collaborative goal-oriented primary individual supervision
- Secondary supervision on topical issues or group counseling
Professional Development
- Weekly case conference
- Professional development seminars on topics of interest and multicultural competency
Training Philosophy
The mission of UHCL Counseling and Mental Health Center is to guide and to support
the members of the university community in the achievement of their educational, vocational,
and psychological goals. We are also committed to training future counselors and psychologists
whose professional development goals are consistent with working in a college environment.
Therefore, our philosophy of training is to provide trainees with the experiences
and training necessary to develop and grow as counselors in a flexible and supportive
professional environment while providing excellent direct services to UHCL students.
We believe that the trainee, under supervision, is a part of the professional staff
team and provides valuable input and services to students.
Schedule
A two-semester commitment is required, the fall and spring. The trainee is expected
to be onsite for 16-20 hours each week (not including lunch breaks), divided over
two or three days. While all trainees are expected to be present for case conferences
and training seminars, we attempt to be flexible in working with them to set a mutually
favorable schedule for the rest of their hours, within the limits of our office hours
Practicum Requirements
Because our philosophy is to work as a team with the trainee and provide excellent
counseling services to students, we expect that trainees possess a sufficient level
of clinical skill and experience before they begin, such that they are capable of
functioning competently under supervision.
The trainee should have:
- Adequate academic and clinical preparation and experience
- Acceptable levels of clinical skills and the ability to conceptualize clients as appropriate to our setting
- A desire to work in a college counseling center
- Understanding of issues facing college students and some understanding of the purpose and functioning of a college counseling center
- Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude towards supervision, ability to interact and work well with staff, and personal maturity
- A strong sense of ethics
2023 - 2024 Practicum Therapists
- Kerry Chávez, M.S.
- Wilmer Lugo, M.A.
- Ariel Rodriguez, B.S.
Contact
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Counseling and Mental Health Center
Phone: 281-283-2580
Fax: 281-226-7241
www.uhcl.edu/cmhc
SSCB 3103
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 331
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Regular office hours:
Mon: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.
